Strathcona Regional District

Extended Deadline until July 30, 2021

Strathcona Regional District is recruiting for a full-time Planner II. Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Parks, the Planner II has a strong focus on the development of regulatory and long range plans; creation of official community plans, planning bylaws and policies and preparation of long range strategic parks and greenways plans. Other responsibilities include overseeing projects, public processes and programs and administering contracts for work within the parks and facilities budget. A working familiarity with sustainability practices and best management practices is required as is the ability to research, prepare and present reports on related programs, policies and procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in parks planning, landscape architecture or related discipline and minimum of three years directly related experience in parks planning or diploma in parks planning and design, or a related technology, from an accredited institute of technology and a minimum of six years directly related experience in parks and/or land use planning.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Courses and experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, and facilitation of public processes.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS (required for acceptance into the position or to be acquired in first six months of being in the position)

• Eligibility for membership in one or more of the following: Planning Institute of BC, BC Society of Landscape Architects; Applied Science Technologies and Technicians of BC; or Association of BC Forest Professionals.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

The position is full-time, 35 hours a week with an annual salary range from $73,920 to $84,722, and requires some work outside a standard work schedule, including some weekends and evenings, for which overtime will be provided. The preferred candidate is expected to bring a professional demeanor, with a high standard of ethics to the position.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and copies of relevant certifications to hr@srd.ca quoting posting #2021-12 Planner II in the subject line of the application. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.