City of Prince George

 

The City of Prince George has the following job opportunities available:

1) Manager, Development Services (Closing Nov 5)

2) Planner 1 (Closing Oct 27)

 

About Our Community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all of the amenities of a large city mixed with thefriendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts and sports. Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects local residents, businesses, resources and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all of these opportunities and more!

About Our Organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. Withopportunities for employee training, wellness programs, and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

Please refer to the job description on our website for more details about this exciting career!

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by either October 27 or November 5, 2021 to: http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

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The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will becontacted.

 

1) Manager, Development Services (Closing November 5)

About The Opportunity:

This high profile role is responsible for ensuring City development is in accordance with City bylaws and meets theappropriate aesthetic, functional, safety and quality of life standards. The Manager oversees a professional team involved in land use planning and development approvals, building inspection, subdivision, building permits, and business licenses. Other major areas of responsibility include coordinating the public input process on development projects and land use issues, overseeing the development and administration of the Zoning Bylaw and liaising with the business community, developers, the general public, senior administration and City Council.

About Your Background:

Ideally you have a graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning or a related discipline however an undergraduate degree combined with suitable experience will be considered. You are eligible for membership with the Planning Institute of BC and the Canadian Institute of Planners and have at least five (5) years of related experience including supervisory experience in a municipal setting. You are a results oriented team player with strong interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Why You Will Love Working with our Development Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Use your extensive knowledge of community planning to enhance our City’s growth and development.
• Establish strong working relationships with developers, land development consultants, contractors and residents.
• Enjoy a competitive starting wage and comprehensive benefits package.

 

2) Planner 1 (Closing October 27)

About The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with a planning background. Working as part of theDevelopment Services team, you will be responsible for planning work involving the processing of a full range of land useapplications, preparation of plans and reports, field work, data collection and analysis, research, report writing, consultation with design professionals, developers and the general public as well as representing the department on various technical staff committees. You’ll display independent judgment, self-motivation, creative problem solving,political acumen, communication skills, accuracy and detail, and skill in prioritizing and organizing a demanding workload.

About Your Background:

To qualify for this Planner 1 role, you have a degree in land use, environmental or regional planning recognized by theCanadian Institute of Planners. Your professional experience includes one year of related experience. The ideal candidatehas membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners. You also have a valid full privilegeClass 5 BC Drivers’ License (or out of province equivalent).

Why You Will Love Working for our Development Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Work with a team of professionals dedicated to customer service excellence.
• Enjoy a competitive starting wage of $37.30 per hour plus an excellent pension and benefits package.