City of Maple Ridge

Planner 1

Temporary Full Time

Job Id:                          # 19-148

Department:                Planning

Salary:                         $42.84 - $50.62 per hour

Closing:                        November 3, 2019

This is a temporary full-time position for approximately twelve (12) months. This position may be extended or concluded due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of posting.

Founded in 1874, Maple Ridge is one of BC’s oldest communities, but it’s also one of the fastest growing Cities in Metro Vancouver. This tremendous pace of growth creates opportunities for professionals like you to bring your passion and talents to our organization to build our future, your career and your family in one of the most incredible natural settings in BC. Your skills and talents are the essential element in helping our organization meet the challenges and opportunities of our community. This is a place where you can make a difference, serve your community with pride and professionalism and work with our elected representatives to turn their vision for our community into action. Are you ready to choose your own adventure?

Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service skills?  We have the perfect opportunity for you.

The City of Maple Ridge has an exciting opportunity for a Professional Planner in the Community Planning Section of the Planning Department. 

Reporting to the Manager of Community Planning the Community Planner will:

• Analysis of policy planning issues, including the preparation of related reports and recommendations for review by a superior.
• Assembly, research, analysis and interpretation of historical, economic, physical, legal, statistical and other data for departmental studies and projects.
• Maintains liaison with a variety of contacts and attends related internal and external meeting and may supervise technical subordinates assigned to a specific project.
• Participate In a number of policy projects, including the completion of various area planning processes, the preparation and completion of consultation programs, undertaking land use policy research, and preparing and presenting policy-related reports to senior staff and council for their consideration;
• Participate in the coordination and liaison with Council appointed committees;
• Participate in policy and regulation interpretation in support of processing development applications.

Qualifications:

• University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning or other related areas, supplemented by some professional planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in urban or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in PIBC and/or the Canadian Institute of Planners.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Information Check as a condition of employment.  (Note – not required a part of the application process; however, will be required upon consideration for employment)

All required licenses, certificates and registrations associated with this competition must also be valid and current at the time the postings close and must be attached with your application.  Please have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

What we offer you:

The City offers a competitive compensation package that includes a strong wellness program and the opportunity for career and professional development. 

If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply online at mapleridge.ca/2035 by November 3, 2019.