City of Kamloops

Community Planning Manager (Permanent, Full-Time) - 1117

Close Date

Until filled

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means 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 and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, 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

Come plan your future and realize your full potential in one of the Canada’s fastest growing metropolitan cities! The City of Kamloops is looking for a professional Community Planning Manager who desires to be a leader in the planning of our community and to join the dedicated Planning Team in the Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department. If you possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong relationships, have political acumen, and an exceptional understanding of long-range planning principles and legislation, then we want to hear from you. The Community Planning Manager will be responsible to develop and implement effective strategies to address emerging community needs and future planning initiatives. Additionally, the Community Planning Manager will oversee Business Licensing activities and enforcement of Business License Bylaw regulations. If you are resilient, trusting, inclusive, health conscious, purposeful and believe in cooperation then you are in alignment with our corporate values and this position is for you!

This position has a starting salary of $114,621.00 annually, with a performance-based progression through a step-based system. The City also offers a comprehensive benefit package including generous vacation and an Earned Days Off program. Along with these benefits, the City provides access to fitness facilities, various instructed programs, and community volunteer/engagement opportunities.
    
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

1. University degree in Community or Regional Planning or a related discipline.
2. Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
3. Minimum of five years of directly related experience in a municipal government planning department.
4. Thorough knowledge of provincial planning legislation.
5. Membership, or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
6. Proficient in computer software programs including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and GIS applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree in Planning or a related discipline.

For new hires, and 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. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is an Exempt Management position. 

This position will remain open until filled.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (summer) 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (winter)

Hours per Week

37.5

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 6-510 Lorne 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. 

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.