City of Kamloops

Planner I / Planner II / Senior Planner (Permanent, Full-Time)   

Closing Date: December 15, 2022

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. Thismeans employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital andare famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts andculture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

The City of Kamloops is recruiting for multiple professional Planner positions within our Community Planning (Long Range) team! We currently have three openings for Planners with varying levels of experience. If you have a passion for city-building and making our community shine, please apply today! In this role you will perform a wide range of professional duties including work related to:

• reviewing, amending and reporting on the Official Community Plan, neighbourhood plans and the Zoning Bylaw;
• analyzing data related to indicators;
• managing projects, undertaking strategic initiatives, and research related to neighbourhood planning and implementation; and
• acting as a staff liaison with a range of community groups, organizations and/or committees.

This position requires a well-organized, resourceful, and motivated individual with strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills. If you are someone who shares our corporate values and are Trusting, Health Conscious, Cooperative, Inclusive, Purposeful, and Resilient and someone who wants to contribute to the development of theircommunity in a meaningful way, then one of our Planner positions may be a great fit for you!

 

For further information on the qualifications and position levels, please visit kamloops.ca/careers.

Please note that more than one may be hired.

A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.

 

Hourly Rate Range

$44.85 to $49.45 (2023 rate)

 

Hours & Days of Work

This division is currently working on an Approved Modified Scheduling Agreement. The current hours are as follows:

Winter

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm Every thirdweek, one day off in lieu

Summer

Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm Every thirdweek, one day off in lieu

 

Hous per Week

35

 

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process,contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 105 Seymour Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.