City of Coquitlam

Planner Analyst

Temporary Full Time (18 Months)

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community.  As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.  We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

Bring your passion, training and experience to this exciting opportunity.  As one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia we are looking for a highly motivated and committed urban planning professional to join the City’s Community Planning team. The Planner Analyst will be responsible for policy analysis and research activities in support of community planning projects and initiatives.  The Planner Analyst will:

• Review development application referrals related to Official Community Plan amendments;
• Assemble, research, analyze and interpret social, economic, physical and other data for community and social planning policy;
• Prepare reports and memos summarizing analyses and providing recommendations; 
• Assist in the preparation of, and participate in, public consultation events and committee meetings; and
• Review and analyze public feedback data.

Our ideal candidate will possess university education in urban planning, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and, preferably some experience in a municipal planning office. Eligibility for provisional or full membership in Canadian Institute of Planners/Planning Institute of British Columbia is a requirement. Skills and experience in the following areas will be considered an asset:

• The principles, practices, and objectives of urban planning;
• Policies, regulations, bylaws and legislation governing urban planning;
• Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw policy interpretation and analysis;
• Proficiency with multiple software programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, AMANDA, ArcGIS, and SketchUp; and

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Anticipate a lively and fast-paced environment, opportunities for professional growth. The CUPE hourly rate of $41.98 - $49.61 (2022 rates) plus some benefits for this temporary opportunity, as well as the option of participating in the City’s earned day off program.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).

Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 14, 2023.

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.