Township of Langley

Job Title:     Planner II 
Competition Number:     24-U120
Employment Type:     Regular Full-Time
Pay Rate:     $54.44 - $64.47 per hour (five steps, 2024 rates), plus benefits
Hours of Work:     35 hours per week; Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Competition Opening Date:     July 25, 2024 
Competition Internal Closing Date:     August 2, 2024
Competition External Closing Date:     August 15, 2024
 

Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Planner II to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Development Planning Department.

The Township of Langley is one of the fastest growing municipalities in British Columbia and in this role, you will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals in a fast-paced exciting environment. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, in this unionized position you will have the opportunity to contribute towards a broad range of responsibilities in the area of development planning, ranging from urban to rural, including processing rezoning, subdivision, ALR and development permit applications.  This position offers the opportunity to provide direct customer service, advice and interpretation on land development designs and projects.

• Responsibilities
  Conduct detailed analysis of moderately complex rezoning and other development applications and provide professional opinions and recommendations to senior staff regarding these and related planning matters
  Draft bylaws, amendments and consolidations, and provide interpretations to applicants and the public 
• Prepare reports to Council in support of Community Development objectives ensuring that recommendations are consistent with municipal policies, bylaws and specifications
  Liaise with various internal/external contacts on land development, design guidelines and planning trends
• Answer enquiries and provide information to other departments and the public on planning, zoning, land use and related matters
  Contribute to the preparation and execution of public engagement events and related programs
  Provide guidance and assistance to technical staff and  directs the work of consultants involved in land development projects
  Perform related work as required
• Qualifications
  University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning, plus sound related experience in urban planning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning
  Considerable knowledge of the policies, rules, regulations, bylaws, objectives and legislation governing community development
  Considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finances and sociology as applied to urban planning
  Ability to assess the impact of development on the municipality, draft amendments to bylaws,  prepare reports to Council and make recommendations on a variety of planning projects
• Required Certifications/Licenses 
  Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. 
  BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

Apply Now
Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.