Employer/Organization: Peace River Regional District
Closing: March 1st 2023 4:30 PM PST
Details
Join the PRRD Team!
Come work with the Peace River Regional District team in the mighty Peace Region of northeastern BC – world renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and linkages to the Yukon and Alaska.
The Peace River Regional District includes four electoral areas and seven member municipalities, with a total population of approximately 60,000, covering a vast 120,000 square kilometer area.
Full Time, Temporary Up To 12-Month Term Position
Position Overview
Reporting to the General Manager of Development Services or designate, the Planner 1 will assist in a number of ongoing, long-range planning projects; such as, official community plans, zoning bylaws and comprehensive development plans. They will also assist in the processing of current planning files; such as, subdivision referrals and Agricultural Land Reserve applications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a northern resource region and gain experience working with multiple jurisdictions and authorities.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a current student or recent graduate of a Planning program in Canada, and will have a solid understanding of Local Government planning in British Columbia. Proven skills in research and data analysis, experience in a fast paced environment, and strong written communication skills are required.
Additional Information
This position is available for a term at either the Dawson Creek or Fort St. John PRRD offices. Candidates must indicate their availability upon application.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with one hour for lunch.
The after probation wage rate for this position is $28.02/hr, plus 14% in lieu of benefits. The applicant will be asked to provide a Class 5, BC Driver’s License abstract.
Application Information
Visit prrd.bc.ca/employment to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the PRRD.
Apply in confidence by providing a cover letter noting the position being applied for, a resume, and three supervisory references to:
Peace River Regional District
Human Resources
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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