Planner I

at  Regional District of Central Okanagan

Do you have the ability to juggle multiple priorities with tight deadlines, a good sense of tact and discretion, and excellent project management and customer service skills? If so, we want you on our Development Services Team!
As the successful candidate, you will undertake current planning initiatives, processes development applications, and respond to land use planning inquiries. The position also assists with other regional, electoral area, and long-range planning projects.

You will:

• Review and assess land use planning applications such as OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments, development permits, development variance permits, and agency referrals in accordance with RDCO regulations and policies, and Provincial and Federal legislation.
• Ensure applicants are in compliance with planning legislation.
• Provide recommendations in the development of planning policy, community plans, and regulatory bylaws including the Rural Land Use Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, and Development Applications Procedures Bylaw, and other planning bylaws and policies.
• Assist with rebuilding and recovery activities of wildfire impacted communications and guiding residents through the rebuilding process.
• Prepare and present staff reports and development applications to the Regional Board, committees, community groups, and the public.
• Conduct research and provide advice to developers, the public, and the Regional Board.
• Prepare, present, and act as staff liaison at committee meetings as required.
• Assist in the facilitation of public consultation to address development and land use issues.
• Assist senior planning personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

You will have a degree in Planning or related field with a minimum of 1 year experience in a planning capacity preferably with a Regional District along with membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners. You will have working knowledge and experience with the Local Government Act as well as pertinent provincial and federal legislation. Strong technical proficiency in MS Office and ArcGIS software along with exceptional communication, time management, analytical and problem solving skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role.
This is a CUPE 338 position that works Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Flexibility is required for occasional weekend and evening work. This position pays $42.87 per hour.
View the full job description and apply at rdco.com/jobs by Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Please refer the Job description for details