Cowichan Valley Regional District

A Temporary Full Time Planner II position is available in the Development Services Division within the Land Use Services Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). This temporary assignment is for 18 months but there may be the possibility for an extension beyond the 18 months.

General Information

Reporting to the Manager, Development Services, the Planner II supports community planning and long-term growth objectives through the provision of professional land use planning expertise. The Planner II works collaboratively with staff in the Land Use Services Department, as well as other CVRD divisions and departments, external agencies and First Nations on development applications, long range planning initiatives and other matters of mutual interest.  The Planner II provides exemplary service to applicants, the public and elected officials, within their area of professional competency. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 358.

Qualifications 

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in community/rural planning, landscape architecture, geography, natural resource management, ecology or a related field.  
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.
• Completion of a master’s degree in planning from a post-secondary institution accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred.
• Certificate in local government administration is preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience, preferably in local government. Completion of a master’s degree may reduce the required years of related experience by one (1) year.
• Certified member in good standing of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) (or eligible for membership) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with the Planning Institute of BC (or eligible for membership); or a certified member in good standing of a foreign professional planning association which has a valid reciprocal agreement with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Completion of International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Foundations in Public Participation training is preferred.

A full job description listing all the job requirements can be viewed online at careers-cvrd.icims.com.

Hours of Work:  Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings. This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid in-office / Work-From-Home arrangement and is eligible for our Flex Time Program.

Salary: Wage rate in 3 steps as per the Collective Agreement between the CVRD and CUPE Local 358, $48.32 - $49.74 - $51.22 per hour (2024 rates). Benefits and pay in lieu of vacation are included as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note that testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.