Town of Smithers

NTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Unionized Job Vacancy
Competition #23-11

POSITION TITLE: Planner I
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours a week
POSTING DATE: June 7, 2023
CLOSING DATE: 4:00 p.m., June 21, 2023
HOURLY RATE: $37.88 (2023)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Planner provides professional Planning services for the Town of Smithers. The Planner will accept, review, and assess land use applications such as Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and make recommendations. The Planner will provide advice and make recommendations to Council on a variety of projects and applications. The Planner will work collaboratively with homeowners, developers, and the public to provide information on Town bylaws, processes, and initiatives.

Qualifications for a Planner I include:

• Undergraduate degree in Community Planning or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

For complete details of this position, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #23-11, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Applications may be forwarded to:

Human Resources
Confidential: Competition #23-11
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca

The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.