City of Delta

Would you like to be part of a vibrant local government organization that deals with a wide diversity of development applications and is embarking on a number of exciting long-range planning initiatives?  Are you a service-oriented individual who likes to engage with development applicants and the public and thrives in a fast-paced environment?  If so, the City of Delta invites you to apply for a full-time Planner 2 position.

The City of Delta is seeking an individual with considerable professional planning experience. The Planning Division undertakes both development planning and long-range planning functions, and we are looking for a new team member who would have the ability to process development applications of a moderate to complex nature, and also develop plans, policies, and regulatory bylaw updates.  Workload would be assigned based on both your skill-set and departmental needs.

In addition to a degree in an appropriate discipline and, preferably, a postgraduate degree in Planning, you have an in-depth understanding of community planning principles, practices, techniques and methods, municipal planning trends, and public engagement.  You have direct experience with land development applications and processes and are conversant with applicable regulations, policies, by-laws and legislation. You have expertise working in a local government setting or a field directly related to urban land use and development.  A critical thinker, organized project manager, and strong communicator with plenty of initiative, you are able to represent the Department, act as a resource, prepare relevant reports and recommendations, and explain complex technical concepts and plans to non-technical individuals.

Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia and the Canadian Institute of Planners is required. This position requires a valid BC class 5 driver’s licence.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $47.69 – $56.46 per hour (commensurate with experience) and an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan as well as an earned-days-off system.

Interested applicants are requested to apply online at www.delta.ca/employment, to competition number 20-109 EX by December 20, 2020.