City of Campbell River

SENIOR PLANNER (Long Range Planning & Sustainability)

The City of Campbell River is seeking a permanent full-time Senior Planner.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The job!

As part of the Long Range Planning and Sustainability team, you will work in a fast-paced and citizen service environment. As the Senior Planner you would be responsible for a diverse workload in long range planning and sustainability, and a supportive role for complex planning activities, projects, and initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A graduate degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or an undergraduate degree in a related field with a significant suitable combination of training and education.
• Certification with the Planning Institute of BC (PIBC) or equivalent affiliate, and the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible planning experience within the last seven (7) years, in community or regional planning, preferably at the local government level.
• Excellent communication, report writing, research, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in project management, community engagement, and building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.

Who you are!

• A forward-thinker, passionate about long range planning and sustainability, and contributing to your community
• You believe that building collaborative relationships is the key to success
• Positive and optimistic
• Self-motivated, highly organized and goal oriented

The current rate of pay for this permanent, full-time, CUPE bargaining unit position is $46.57 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Effective January 2, 2022 the wage for this position increases to $47.62 per hour.

Please include verification of your education and certifications with your application. For more information on this opportunity and to view a detailed job description please visit www.campbellriver.ca/employment.

Please Note: We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this positing may close ahead of the official close date if a successful candidate is identified.

This posting closes on Sunday, November 21, 2021

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-21-16-3 to City of Campbell River Human Resources via email:  careers@campbellriver.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.