City of Port Coquitlam

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

Our Development Services Department is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with a strong development planning background to join the Planning Division.  As a Planner working within a small team, our position offers a great opportunity for you to work on a wide variety of development applications, projects and initiatives relevant to guiding the growth and direction of a community-focused municipality. This is a temporary assignment anticipated to conclude in December 2023.

Working closely with the Manager of Planning, our ideal candidate will:

• Research and analyze relevant data for planning programs and projects;
• Prepare reports, recommendations and draft bylaws;
• Review, evaluate and process development applications;
• Respond to public enquiries; and 
• Undertake and assist with planning projects.

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• You bring enthusiasm, energy and skill to our position. 
• You have technical knowledge and experience in land development processes and excellent research and analytical skills. 
• Your ability to build effective relationships, respond to changing priorities and solve problems is combined with your strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• You are comfortable working both independently and in a team environment and you are competent in meeting tight time frames. 
• You are committed to providing excellent customer service. 
• You are a Certified Member in good standing with the Planning Institute of British Columbia, or eligible for certified membership. 
• You hold a Master’s Degree in community planning, or its equivalent. 
• You have at least two years relevant professional experience in a municipal setting.  

Why should you consider working for us?

• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact;
• We care deeply about the community we serve;
• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform;
• We take our work seriously, but not ourselves;
• 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 are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.  The salary for this full-time position starts at $3,308.30 bi-weekly and includes a comprehensive benefit package upon successful completion of a four-month probationary period.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs to competition number 22-146e together with their resume and a one page cover letter by November 18, 2022. 
 
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an accepted exemption under the BC Human Rights Code. The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.