City of Port Alberni

The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 18, 000 people. Located centrally on Vancouver Island, Port Alberni is a well-serviced municipality that offers residents affordable west coast living, as well as proximity to oceanfront, lakes, rivers and mountains.

We are currently looking for a Planner I to join our Planning Department.  Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful applicant will perform a variety of professional planning duties including reviewing land use and development applications to ensure alignment with appropriate regulations and legislation; preparing reports, permits and bylaws; responding to planning enquiries; assisting with policy development and coordinating public consultation. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the City’s Official Community Plan
• Administer the City’s Zoning Bylaw and Development Permit Area guidelines as well as other related land use bylaws
• Review development and land use applications including zoning and community plan amendments, development and development variance permits for alignment with applicable City bylaws, policies and legislation.
• Work closely with the public, stakeholders, developers, external agencies and other departments to provide support on planning and development issues as required
• Support applicants in understanding City processes and completing necessary applications
• May be required to attend and present development applications to City Council, the Advisory Planning Commission, and other committees as required
• Be creative and use sound judgment in making planning recommendations
• Coordinates with other departments in processing applications.
• Coordinates various department initiatives as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography or Landscape Architecture is required
• A minimum of three years of related planning experience in a municipal setting
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC
• Good working knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices
• Good working knowledge of planning legislation and applicable bylaws and subdivision control provisions and requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency using various computer applications including the MSOffice Suite, graphics and database software and Adobe.  GIS and AutoCAD experience would be an asset
• Good report writing, research, analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License 

The rate of pay for this position is $37.34 per hour and includes a full benefits package.  In addition, this position works a flex-day schedule.

To Apply:   

Please forward a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by 4:30pm on July 14th:

Attention:          Human Resources

By mail:             City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC   V9Y 1V8

By email:           humanresources_resumes@portalberni.ca 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that

only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.