Town of Smithers

POSITION TITLE:      Planner II
DEPARTMENT:         Development Services
HOURS OF WORK:   35 hours a week
POSTING DATE:       May 12, 2023
CLOSING DATE:      4:00 p.m., June 2, 2023         
HOURLY RATE:        $40.97 (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 II include:

• Undergraduate degree in Community Planning or equivalent training and experience or a master’s degree in community planning.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Candidates with lesser experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered at a Level I ($37.88) (2023).

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 Friday June 2, 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.