District of Oak Bay

We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the ləkʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.
 

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
 

This opportunity presents an exciting time to join the District’s Community Building and Planning Services team as the District is updating and implementing new policies and regulations in response to community
needs and new Provincial legislation. The successful candidate will gain diverse planning and development experience working on a range of development application reviews including Infill Housing Development
Permits, Rezoning and Subdivision applications and Heritage related applications. In addition, the Development Planner provides input on strategic planning projects including the implementation of the recently adopted updated Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw Update, Infill Housing, Heritage related projects and other initiatives.

The Planner role performs planning tasks under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Building and Planning Services. Responsibilities include processing of all types of land use applications such as rezoning, development permits, and development variance permit applications, and assembling, collating, and analyzing data. Providing support for advisory bodies, community engagement and/or front counter interaction answering public enquiries is also required.
 

Our ideal candidate has graduated from a post-secondary institution with a degree in Planning, has a minimum of three years’ experience in planning and land use, preferably in a municipal government context, plus previous experience use of recognized office software, including Tempest Prospero,
iCompass, Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam and GIS viewers. Membership or eligibility for membership to the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and a valid BC Class 5 Drivers License are also required. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, flexible work arrangements, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
 

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on January 30, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:

oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca

A detailed job description can be found on our website at www.oakbay.ca/careers, which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.