City of Port Alberni

The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 20,000 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 City’s Planning Department.  Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful applicant will perform a variety of professional planning duties including processing land use and development applications; preparing reports, permits and bylaws; responding to planning enquiries; assisting with policy development and coordinating public consultation. 

Responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of the City’s Official Community Plan
• Processes development and land use applications including zoning and community plan amendments, development permits 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
• Prepares graphics and other material for presentation at meetings such as public hearings.
• Coordinates with other departments in processing applications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Community, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography or an equivalent discipline related to Planning is required
• A minimum of one year 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
• Sound working knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices
• Sound working knowledge of planning legislation and applicable bylaws
• Considerable knowledge and skill using Microsoft 365 software.  Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design applications and ArcGIS is considered 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 current rate of pay for this position is $46.00 per hour and includes a full benefits package.  In addition, this position works a flex-day schedule.

Interested candidates may apply by forwarding a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by 4:30pm on April 25, 2025:

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.