District of Lake Country

Lake Country is the Province’s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes’ drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes’ drive), residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
 

Permanent Full-time Vacancy – Planning Technician II
 

About the Opportunity
 

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Planning Technician II (35 hrs per week) based in Lake Country, BC.
Reporting to the Manager of Planning, you will provide a variety of detailed technical information, interpretation and assistance on development applications, bylaw requirements and related polices to homeowners, developers, the general public, internal departments, and external agencies.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accept, review, assess and evaluate land use applications such as Zoning Bylaw amendments, Development Permit, Development Variance Permit, Liquor License, Business License, and Agricultural Land Reserve in accordance with District regulations and policies, and Provincial and Federal legislation;
• Provides information and assistance to the public and developers pertaining to general inquiries and the application of the Official Community Plan (OCP), Zoning Bylaw, subdivision regulations, engineering requirements, and development reports;
• Provide administration, record keeping, budget tracking, and coordination services for planning projects.
   

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of a diploma in geography, planning or related field and a minimum of five years’ work experience, including 3 years in a municipal setting. Additionally, a valid British Columbia Driver’s License, Class 5 is required.
 

As our ideal candidate, you have strong communication to respond to public and internal inquires. You have knowledge of related Acts and Regulations and the planning process in British Columbia. You have demonstrated organizational, problem solving, research skills.
 

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
 

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $40.94 per hour (2024 wage rate); A probation rate of 90% applies to the six-month probation period.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave, and the option to enroll in our Earned Time Off program; 
• 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits;
• Professional and education development support;
• An attractive pension program;
• Opportunity to join our collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca
This position will remain posted until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.