City of Campbell River

DEVELOPMENT PLANNER II
(Development Services)

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $48.17 per hour based on a 35-hour work week, which is the equivalent of an annual salary of $87,669. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 3 weeks paid vacation, extended health and dental coverage, a defined pension plan,  life insurance, and short term disability coverage. This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements which may include one of the following: compressed work week, earned day off or varied hours.

If you are looking for a dynamic working environment where you will be provided opportunities to continue to grow and learn new skills, then this is the right opportunity for you!  

The role: As part of the Development Services team, you will be working in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment. Reporting to the Development Planning Manager, you will perform a wide range of professional planning duties including the analysis and processing of a broad range of development applications of varying complexity, the preparation of various types of development planning reports and studies, public presentations, and the provision of technical advice to customers inside and outside the organization.

Our ideal candidate will have:
•    Undergraduate degree in Community Planning or Urban Geography, with a focus on land use planning or Urban Design, or in a discipline related to Planning.
•    Member in good standing with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) and actively pursuing full membership as a certified Registered Professional Planner.
•    Four (4) years of progressive land use or development planning experience within the last seven (7) years, preferably in a municipal setting.

Posting closing date: March 23, 2025

Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ link below:

https://smrtr.io/pKm5h

When you apply:
You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.  You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.  

Questions about this position? Email careers@campbellriver.ca