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City of Port Coquitlam

21-175e - Planning Analyst

Employer/Organization: City of Port Coquitlam

Closing: November 12th 2021 11:30 PM PST

Details

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!  Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award winning organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Development Services Department is looking for a positive, self-motivated and energetic professional to provide technical and professional assistance to the department in the position of Planning Analyst.  Duties include processing development applications and moderately complex planning work including urban design, planning policy, statistical data processing, social, environmental, economic and development work, and other duties related to the work in a municipal planning office.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Processes development applications; drafts reports; drafts policies and regulations including bylaw amendments; researches, collects, analyzes and interprets planning statistical data;
  • Prepares land use policies, plans and design guidelines;
  • Prepares a variety of graphic materials, maps, statistical information and other supporting;
  • Responds to general public inquiries on matters relating to the Official Community Plan, zoning, business and other regulations applicable to land use policy and development and other activities of the Division;
  • Advises applicants of requirements to conform to the Zoning Bylaw and other regulations; and
  • Performs varied work related to public consultation including attending meetings with developers, community groups and other groups on behalf of the Division.


The successful candidate for this position will have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Planning with two years related experience in a municipal environment; or
  • Master’s Degree in Planning supplemented by one-year related experience in a municipal environment;
  • Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills;
  • Ability to community effectively in a helpful and cooperative manner with a wide variety of customers; and
  • Valid driver’s license for the Province of BC.


Why should you consider working for us?

  • We take our work seriously but not ourselves;
  • We have a positive attitude about the work we perform;
  • We care deeply about our community;
  • Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact;
  • We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed; and
  • We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.


The terms and conditions of employment for this full-time assignment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.  The 2021 annual rate of pay starts at $77k and includes a comprehensive benefits package upon completion of a four-month probation period.  Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by Friday, November 12, 2021 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number #21-175e.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

For More Information

www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs

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