City of Campbell River

SENIOR PLANNER

(Long Range Planning & Sustainability)

The City of Campbell River is seeking a full-time Senior Planner.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The job!

As part of the Long Range Planning and Sustainability team, you will work in a fast-paced and citizen service environment. As the Senior Planner you would be responsible for a diverse workload in long range planning, and a supportive role for complex planning activities, projects, and initiatives. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A graduate degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or an undergraduate degree in a related field with a significant suitable combination of training and education.
• Certification with the Planning Institute of BC (PIBC) or equivalent affiliate, and the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible planning experience within the last seven (7) years, in community or regional planning, preferably at the local government level.

Who you are!

• Highly organized and have excellent time management skills
• You believe that proper planning is the key to success 
• Positive and optimistic
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• Diplomatic; you treat everyone with respect and dignity

The rewards!

The rate of pay for this permanent, full-time, CUPE bargaining unit position is $46.57 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

 

For more information this exciting opportunity and to view a detailed job description that list all the duties and necessary qualification, please visit: 

www.campbellriver.ca/employment

Please include verification of your education and certifications with your application.

 

This posting closes at 4:30 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021

 

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-21-16-2 to:

Human Resources Department

City of Campbell River

301 St. Ann’s Road

Campbell River, BC  V9W 4C7

Email: careers@campbellriver.ca