Town of Ladysmith

The Town of Ladysmith is a vibrant community of approximately 8,500 people nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island. Steeped in rich history with a progressive, forward thinking mandate based on social, economic and environmental values we are a community which provides an inviting small town atmosphere and yet, is only a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre. Residents enjoy very short commute times and excellent community and recreational facilities, including year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Senior Planner / Development Approvals Supervisor provides professional development control planning services, participates in providing professional land use policy planning services and related projects, and assists the Director in the provision of advice to Council and various Council committees regarding varied planning and community development initiatives.  This position contributes to the effective operation of the department by supervising professional, technical, and support staff and playing a leadership role within the areas of land use policy and regulation, community planning, development approvals, and community resiliency initiatives.      

To be ready to succeed you will have a graduate degree from a recognized University planning program and a minimum of five (5) years recent and relevant municipal community planning experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  You will also have two years recent and relevant supervisory experience, and have membership, or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and Planning Institute of BC.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the vibrant future of the Town of Ladysmith. Your natural talents, skills and training gained from past experience will increase your suitability as our chosen candidate. If your background mirrors our requirements, you are encouraged to forward your resume in confidence. This competition will remain open until October 6, 2019.

For a complete job description please visit our website at: http://www.ladysmith.ca/city-hall/careers-volunteering/current-vacancies and for further information, contact:

Ian Paydli, Manager of Human Resources
City Hall, 410 Esplanade, PO Box 220
Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2
Email: hr@ladysmith.ca; Ph: 250.245.6412; Fax: 250.245.6411

The Town of Ladysmith thanks all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.