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District of Kitimat

Director of Planning and Development

Employer/Organization: District of Kitimat

Closing: June 5th 2020 5:00 PM PST

Details

With a current population just over 8000, the District of Kitimat is looking to attract an accomplished Director of Planning and Development.  Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Planning and Development will oversee the planning department and play an integral role on the District’s senior management team.

Kitimat is a master-planned “greenbelt” community in British Columbia’s northwest coast region.  With its solid tax base and financial resources, Kitimat offers a high standard of living and excellent municipal services.  The community features air links to larger urban centres, and boundless access to outdoor pursuits.  

As the District looks ahead to a surge of investment in housing, commercial, and light industrial space, the new Director will help the District live up to its tag line: “A Marvel of Nature and Industry.”  The role will focus on leveraging development and investor interests into community benefits that will have long-term impact. 

Your background includes a graduate or undergraduate degree in planning or a related field, knowledge of local government practices in community planning, and a proven ability to manage planning projects. You fully understand the challenges you will meet and have an accomplished track record demonstrating your capabilities. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced mid-level Planner who is seeking a new challenge in a senior position. 

If you are ready to take on this rewarding leadership role, forward your resume and cover letter with a minimum of three (3) related references to Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment, by 5:00 pm PST on Friday June 5, 2020.

A Supplementary Information Package can be obtained from the consultant, which includes a complete job description, benefits plan, and details of the competitive compensation. Please feel welcome to request the package by email, and following that to discuss the position with the undersigned:

Flo Pugh

Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment

250-686-4833

flo@tallcedars.ca

For More Information

www.kitimat.ca

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