Town of Gibsons

POSITION: Planner l (14-month maternity leave coverage)
STATUS: Temporary, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Planning
POSTING DATE: May 26, 2021
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
HOURLY RATE: $39.10 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week
POSTING: P#2021-08

The Town of Gibsons is seeking a full-time Planner l to join our Planning and Development Services team on a temporary basis for a 14-month, maternity leave coverage position.

Located at the south end of the Sunshine Coast, just north of Vancouver, Gibsons is a picturesque community of just under five thousand people. Gibsons is an award-winning municipality that boasts a blend of water and land activities, spectacular views, beaches and parks, and a keen sense of community.

On the job, you’ll enjoy a supportive work culture, surrounded by people who are committed to delivering excellent service to the community of Gibsons. In your down time, Gibsons’ coastal climate, arts culture, outdoor recreation and laid-back lifestyle will provide plentiful opportunities to recharge and engage in all that the beautiful Sunshine Coast has to offer.

This bargaining unit position requires an individual capable of processing development applications and land use permits, as well as minor policy matters at an intermediate level of complexity. The Planner l will also contribute to the review of complex applications and policy matters in collaboration with the Director of Planning.

The incumbent will have knowledge of, and experience working with the principles and practices of land use planning, including policies, regulatory tools and legislation governing planning processes as administered by a BC local government.  The Planner l has a proven ability to consult with the public and work with elected officials and the development community effectively and professionally.

Please see the full job description which further outlines the required qualifications including education and training, knowledge and skills and professional experience on the Town of Gibsons website at: www.gibsons.ca.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit their resume with cover letter to:

Human Resources
Town of Gibsons
474 South Fletcher Road
PO Box 340, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

Phone: 604.886.2274

Fax.: 604.886.9735

Email: hr@gibsons.ca 

Web site: www.gibsons.ca