District of Lantzville

The District of Lantzville, ideally located between Nanaimo and Parksville on Vancouver Island, is home to approximately 4,000 residents. Lantzville is a vibrant and dynamic community known for its small rural atmosphere. This is a perfect opportunity to live and work by the sea in one of the most desirable settings on Vancouver Island.

The Planner, reporting to the Director of Planning & Community Services, has responsibilities regarding a variety of planning matters that are set out in the job description. The position requires creativity and a proactive approach to identifying and managing a wide variety of planning related work.  This includes matters related to current and long-range planning, economic development, and research projects.

Education and experience required include a degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline (and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners), plus two years of progressively responsible experience dealing with all aspects of municipal planning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The current shift is 35 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (except holidays), subject to change per the Collective Agreement. The rate of pay upon completion of the probationary period is $45.90 per hour (2025 rates). Newly hired Regular Employees serve a probationary period of three (3) months from the date of hiring or four hundred and fifty-five (455) straight-time hours worked, whichever occurs latest. The probationary rate of pay is $43.61 per hour. This position has been concurrently posted internally. 

Terms and conditions of employment are covered by the Collective Agreement between CUPE Local 401 and the District of Lantzville. The successful candidate will be required to supply and maintain a criminal record check and a clean driver’s abstract. 

Visit lantzville.ca for more information (job description) about this opportunity. Applicants are invited to submit their resume, with a cover letter and copies of their certificate(s), in confidence, quoting “Planner Competition No. 2025-02”, by 4:00 pm Friday, January 31, 2025, to:

Aria Long, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration

District of Lantzville, PO Box 100, 7192 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC  V0R 2H0

E-mail: along@lantzville.ca 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.