Planner

at  District of Sicamous

Sicamous is a thriving, diverse and beautiful four-season community nestled in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, lakes and rivers. The community is the centre of recreation in the Shuswap and offers a unique and attractive place to live, work and play.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Degree in geography, rural, urban or community planning or related subject.
• Minimum of five years planning related experience in a local government setting preferred.
• Member of the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Knowledge of all aspects of land use, planning legislation, applicable bylaws and regulatory powers, theory and application of planning, planning practices and ethics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of computer aided drafting and GIS software.
• Ability to read architectural and/or engineering plans.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional problem identification and resolution skills, with a strong emphasis on sound decision-making processes that prioritize customer service while effectively incorporating risk tolerance.
• Ability to effectively organize, streamline, prioritize and coordinate various tasks simultaneously under workload and deadline pressures while maintaining quality performance, accuracy and attention to detail.
• An appropriate blend of skills and experience may be considered.
  Compensation: $45.39 per hour in compliance with Schedule A of the CUPE 1908 Collective Agreement. Also, we offer a comprehensive benefits program: life, AD&D, short & long term disability, an employee assistance program, extended health, vision & dental care, pension plan, vacation time, sick and compassion leaves.
  Hours of work: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day – 37.5 hours per week)
  If you possess the qualifications and skills above and would like to explore this exciting opportunity in the District’s Development Services department, please email your cover letter and resume by Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to hr@sicamous.ca. To review a comprehensive job description please see the “Career Opportunities” page on our website at www.sicamous.ca.
  Education : Bachelor’s degree
  Experience : 5 years or mor

Please refer the Job description for details