District of North Vancouver

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for 4 years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and remote work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver offers an exceptional workplace culture. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The Community Planning team is hiring two regular full-time Planner 1 positions.  The Planner 1 position is responsible for a variety of work areas including social planning, housing, homelessness, employment, heritage and childcare.  You will be involved in several portfolios and as such, will help deliver on important Council priorities.  You will also provide input into development applications to ensure they help achieve District policy objectives. Input or analysis related to ongoing regional planning and municipal grants may also be part of your work plan.

In this role, you will develop, interpret and communicate planning policies. You will maintain good relationships with internal and external clients. You may be called on to manage the work of consultants, prepare funding applications and participate on committees. Organizing public consultation and writing reports with recommendations for Council’s consideration will round out your responsibilities. As required, you will attend Council meetings.  You bring a solid understanding of planning principles, processes and legislation. You will be part of a dedicated and dynamic team, working closely with the Department’s Senior Planner and Manager.

You have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning, supplemented by professional policy and development planning experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership or eligibility for membership in either the Planning Institute of British Columbia or Canadian Institute of Planners is required as well as a valid BC driver’s license.

The pay range for these unionized positions are $44.78 - $52.91 per hour (2021 rates) based on a 35-hour work week. If you are interested and are driven with a passion for serving people and the community, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply online with your cover letter and resume at https://careers.dnv.org by January 22, 2023 to be considered for this competition.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.