Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers, this region is abundant in breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and cultural scene. The RDKB’s main administration office is located in Trail, while its satellite office is located in Grand Forks. The combined population of the City of Grand Forks, the surrounding rural area and Christina Lake is approximately 8700. The area is known for its downhill and cross-country skiing; mountain biking; and summer recreation activities on Christina Lake, the warmest tree-lined lake in British Columbia.

The RDKB delivers services in the areas of regional planning, protective services, liquid and solid waste management, and recreation and culture. We invite you to bring your skills, passion, and expertise to help us to continue to provide a professional level of governance that is both responsive and accountable to the needs of our communities. We offer competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; a municipal pension plan; and varied opportunities for professional growth and development.  

Our Planning and Development Department is currently seeking a:

Watershed Planner

(Permanent Full-Time) 

The position of Watershed Planner is primarily responsible for the implementation of the goals and actions in the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan. Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree ingeography, environmental science, biology, land use planning or a relateddiscipline. The candidate should also have a minimum of two years experience in a water stewardship or similar position, preferably with a local government.

For a detailed job description, please visit www.rdkb.com/hottopics/employmentopportunities.

The successful candidate will be subject to the CUPE Local 2254 Collective Agreement and will work out of the RDKB’s Grand Forks Administration office.

Cover letters and resumes should be sent to:

Donna Dean, Manager of Planning and Development

843 Rossland Avenue

Trail, BC  V1R 4S8

ddean@rdkb.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is December 21, 2018 at 4:30 PM. We thank all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.