Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is pleased to announce they are searching for a permanent full-time Planner III to join their dedicated team. This position offers a salary range of $108,726.80 to $124,797.40 depending on experience, a pension, and a full range of benefits.

Purpose Statement: 

The Planner III performs professional land use planning of a complex nature. Work involves applying specialized knowledge for the design, preparation, and completion of current and long range planning projects, with an emphasis on strategic policy development. The Planner III reviews land use and development applications to ensure compliance with appropriate bylaws, policies, legislation, and regulations, and prepares reports for the Board. The position administers third party contracts and provides senior advisory supervision to Planner I/II staff

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 • Draft and implement Official Community Plans, Zoning Bylaws, Development Procedures, and related bylaws and policies in alignment with BC statutes. 

• Approve development permits and assist junior planning staff with applications and advice to the public regarding land use inquiries.

 • Review and process subdivision, Crown Land, and Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications in accordance with applicable legislation and Regional District practices. 

• Provide project management for departmental and planning initiatives, including developing project budgets, overseeing tenders, managing timelines and deliverables, and verifying contract expenditures and compliance.

 • Understand and interpret provincial legislation that may impact land use planning within the RDKS, and work effectively with external regulatory bodies. 

• Write and update departmental policies and procedures under the direction of the Director of Development Services. 

• Develop and maintain positive rapport with RDKS member municipalities, other Regional Districts, First Nations, and external stakeholders. 

• Administer public hearings and community meetings. 

• Prepare monthly reports and supporting documentation to Commissions, the Planning Committee and Regional Board. 

• Attend as required meetings of committee or external agencies for purposes of observation, participation, and/or reporting to the Director.

 • Research, draft, and prepare, as requested, outgoing correspondence on behalf of the Director, Administrator, or Chair on matters related to land use planning.

Work Environment:

 • The position is based in Terrace, BC at the Regional District main office. 

• Work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

• Full time workload of 35 hours a week, plus occasional overtime for community engagement events and meetings on evenings and/or weekends.

 • Duties entail site visits and field reviews.

 • Meetings and workshops may require out-of-town and overnight travel given the Regional District’s geographical area

Required Licenses/Certifications 

• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia. 

• BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. 

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by mail or email to the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025. 

We appreciate your interest when applying and advise that only candidates under active consideration will be contacted. 

Director of Administration/Human Resources

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Suite 

300 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 4E1 

Email : hr@rdks.bc.ca