District of North Vancouver

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers regular professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an excellent place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The Community Planning team is recruiting for a regular full-time Planner 1. In this position you will work in some of the more urgent areas affecting our community. These include housing, the Official Community Plan update, employment, and social planning. You are a motivated, all-around planner, comfortable taking on new assignments, balancing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.  The successful candidate will be exposed to the breadth of work we do.  You may have the opportunity to work with committees and consultants. As a Community Planner 1, you will grow your career and help deliver on important Council priorities. 

In this role you will:

• Bring a solid understanding of planning principles, processes and legislation. 
• Develop, interpret and communicate planning policies.
• Support major initiatives such as the Official Community Plan update.
• Use and refine your writing and presentations skills, including at Council meetings as required. 
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external clients. 
• Expand your project management skills.
• Prepare funding applications or Requests for Proposals.
• Assist in the design and facilitation of community engagement processes.
• Review and coordinate development referrals to achieve the District’s policy objectives.
• Be part of a dedicated team and supported in your growth by the Department’s Senior Planner and Manager. 

Qualifications

You have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline, plus a postgraduate degree in Community or Regional Planning, supplemented by professional policy and development planning experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership or eligibility for membership in either the Planning Institute of British Columbia or Canadian Institute of Planners is required as well as a valid BC Driver’s License. 

Details

Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $50.13 - $59.23 per hour (2024 rates)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 

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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you.  

Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by July 28, 2024, to be considered. Note, applicants will also be considered for our temporary full-time positions

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. 

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.