Senior Planner - 2 Year Term

at  Regional District of Central Okanagan

Are you able to lead long-range planning projects, including regional plans, policies, and bylaws? If so, we want you on our Development & Engineering Services Team!
As the successful candidate as Senior Planner (2-Year Term), you will be responsible for undertaking complex professional planning projects and leading long-range planning initiatives that could include Electoral Area Official Community Plan updates, the Regional Agricultural Strategy, the Regional Employment Lands Strategy, and Regional Growth Strategy review, among other related development and planning policies, projects, and land use applications.

You will:

• Long Range Planning:
• Coordinate and lead 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.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Regional Planning, update and maintain planning policy, community plans, Regional Growth Strategy, and bylaws, while providing guidance to staff on these projects.
• Oversee contracts for regional planning projects with consultants and ensure they proceed in a timely manner, on budget, and according to Board policies.
• Current Planning:
• Review and assess complex land use planning applications such as OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments, development 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 via regular updates to the Rural Land Use Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, and Development Applications Procedures Bylaw.
• General Responsibilities:
• Prepare and present staff reports and applications to the Regional Board, committees, community groups, and the public.
• Conduct research and provide technical and professional expertise to developers, the public, and the Regional Board.
• Prepare, present, and act as staff liaison at committee meetings.
• Facilitate or assist in the facilitation of public consultation to address development and land use issues.
• Guide, mentor, and coordinate junior planning personnel, summer students, and relief employees and assist with onboarding for planning personnel (as required).
• Other duties as assigned.

We are looking for someone who has 5 years’ experience in a planning capacity, a degree in Planning or a related field, a membership (or eligibility for membership) in the Canadian Institute of Planners, and a valid BC Driver’s Licence. You will have strong project management skills, experience working with consultants, and a thorough working knowledge of planning principles and experience in the Local Government Act, federal and provincial legislation, and advanced skills in MS office. In addition, you will have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
This is a 2- year term CUPE 338 position that works Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility is required for occasional weekend and evening work. This position pays $49.75 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits.
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, February 2, 2025.

Please refer the Job description for details