City of Kamloops

Community Planner (Permanent, Full-Time) # 852

Closing Date: Open until filled.

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

The City of Kamloops is searching for an experienced professional Planner to join our Community Planning team in the role of Community Planner. In this role you will perform a wide range of professional duties including work related to:

• reviewing, amending, and reporting on the Official Community Plan, neighbourhood plans and the Zoning Bylaw;

• analyzing data related to indicators;

• managing projects, undertaking strategic initiatives, and research related to neighbourhood planning and implementation; and

• acting as a staff liaison with a range of community groups, organizations and/or committees.

This position requires a well-organized, resourceful, and motivated individual with strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills. If you are someone who shares our corporate values and are Trusting, Health Conscious, Cooperative, Inclusive, Purposeful, and Resilient and someone who wants to contribute to the development of their community in a meaningful way, then the Community Planner position may be a great fit for you!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.

• Completion of a master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline, such as geography, sociology, urban development, architecture, or sustainable development.

• Ability to become a member with the Canadian Institute of Planners within two years.

• Minimum of five years of related planning experience in the public or private sector, with a minimum of two years' experience in community planning, including substantial experience leading, facilitating, and engaging stakeholder groups.

• Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5.

• Proficient in intermediate Word, basic Excel and basic PowerPoint as demonstrated through testing (70% pass rate required).

Please note that this is a new job classification, and the pay grade is subject to agreement between the Employer and the Union.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.

A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Hourly Rate

$48.48. This hourly rate includes a 5% differential above the highest paid position supervised.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (summer)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (winter)
The City offers a modified scheduling program

Hours per Week

35

 

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 105 Seymour Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.