Capital Regional District

The Parks Planner is responsible for the successful delivery and leadership of park planning initiatives by preparing park and trail management plans, undertaking/coordinating the preparation of environmental and social studies and integrating this information with park and trail planning; preparing park infrastructure development plans; organizing and conducting public engagement related to park planning initiatives, and coordinating the implementation of park management plans. The Parks Planner manages projects that are environmentally, socially and technically complex, involve a wide range of interests and stakeholders and are often politically sensitive. 

• A Masters degree in environmental or social science with a focus on park planning in a natural area context and five years’ direct work experience in park planning or natural area conservation, or
• A Bachelors degree in environmental or social science with a focus on park planning in a natural area context and eight years’ direct work experience in park planning or natural area conservation. 
• Membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or eligibility for membership and obtaining full membership within one year of appointment to the position
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• Experience preparing park and trail management plans, studies and policies
• Ability to prepare environmental and social studies related to park and natural area management
• Ability to develop planning strategies and recommend appropriate solutions
• Ability to manage projects from initiation to implementation
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate public participation processes that involve external stakeholders
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to interdisciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Knowledge of regional parks and trails planning theory, principles and professional practices and their application,
• Knowledge of the concepts of park and protected area planning and public sector land use planning
• Knowledge of  natural area conservation and outdoor recreation management, ecosystem-based management and the use of environmental information in park planning
• Knowledge of research techniques and principles
• Knowledge of GIS and its application for park planning
• Superior writing, editing, presentation and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated planning, leadership, public relations and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer word processing, spreadsheet and project scheduling programs and databases
• Ability to strategically identify, analyze and evaluate complex issues and situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships `
• Must possess a valid BC Driver’s License

To keep our employees, customers and the communities we serve safe, the CRD has introduced an employee mandatory vaccination policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.  As such, the CRD requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Applications

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and covering letter online at www.crd.bc.ca under “Careers”.  To learn more about working with us, visit our website.  

The CRD thanks you for your interest and advises only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.