Planner II

at  Regional District of Central Okanagan

Are you able to coordinate long-range planning projects, juggle multiple priorities with a tight deadline, and have excellent project management skills? If so, we want you on our Development Services Team!
As the successful candidate as Planner II, you will be responsible for undertaking current planning initiatives, processes development applications, and responds to land use planning inquiries. The position also assists with other regional, electoral area, and long-range planning projects.

You will:

• Coordinate long-range planning projects, including the development of community plans, policies, and bylaws for land use matters of complex nature and significant scope and magnitude.
• Support the updating and maintenance of planning policy, community plans, Regional Growth Strategy, and bylaws.
• Review and assess land use planning applications of moderate complexity 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.
• 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 and provide general guidance to summer students and junior planning personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are looking for someone who has 3 years’ experience in a planning capacity (preferably with a Regional District), a degree in Planning or a related field, a membership/eligibility for membership in the Canadian institute of Planners, and a valid BC Driver’s Licence. You will have a thorough working knowledge of planning principles and experience in the Local Government Act, federal and provincial legislation, and advanced skills in MS office and ArcGIS. In addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication, excellent conflict resolution skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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 $45.28 per hour.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers a variety of perks from dental, health and vision benefits, paid vacation, pension plan, training and development, opportunities for advancement, work-life balance, on-site parking, and the opportunity to contribute and make a change within the community.
View the full job description and apply at rdco.com/jobs. This position will close on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

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