District of Oak Bay

 

 

 

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Planning Technician

Regular Full-Time – Pay Grade 12 ($36.83 – $39.07/hour – 2021 Rates)

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.   

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Building and Planning Services team, as the successful candidate will gain diverse experience working on building permit reviews, siting and design reviews for residential development in the Uplands area, a designated National Historic Site, while also providing input on policy planning projects and municipal initiatives.

The Planning Technician performs planning tasks under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Building and Planning Services. Responsibilities include processing land use applications such as rezoning and development variance permit applications, and assembling, collating, and analyzing data. Support for engagement and/or front counter interaction answering public enquiries and reviewing building permit applications for compliance with zoning regulations is also required.

Our ideal candidate has completed a diploma or degree in planning or a related discipline with three years of related experience, preferably in a municipal government environment, as well as experience in the use of recognized office software, including Tempest Prospero, iCompass, Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam and GIS viewers, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is considered an asset. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer excellent benefits, a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, and the potential for flexible work arrangements. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork. 

 

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30pm on November 30, 2022 with a resume and cover letter to:

oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca

 

A detailed job description can be found on our website at https://www.oakbay.ca/municipal-hall/employment-volunteering/employment, which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

 

The District has previously enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the wellbeing of all employees. This policy may be reinstated based on the level of assessed risk to District employees or Provincial Health Order requirements.

We thank you for your interest in working for the District of Oak Bay.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.