Planner Ii - Port Alberni, Canada - City of Port Alberni

City of Port Alberni

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Port Alberni, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

City of Port Alberni:

Planner II:

The City of Port Alberni is a vibrant community of over 18,000 people. Located centrally on Vancouver Island, Port Alberni is a wellserviced municipality that offers residents affordable west coast living, as well as proximity to oceanfront, lakes, rivers and mountains._

We are currently looking for a
Planner II to join the City's planning team.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the successful applicant is responsible for undertaking a wide variety of long range and current planning assignments as well as administering the City's OCP Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and Development Permit Area guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Act as project manager for long range planning and perform planning reviews, research and followup of special projects
Review, revise and develop long range plans and policies
Conduct studies on a wide variety of land use, urban growth, environmental sustainability and community livability trends, opportunities and initiative
Support the implementation of the City's Official Community Plan
Work closely with the public, stakeholders, developers, external agencies and other departments to provide support on planning and development issues;
Be creative and use sound judgment in making planning recommendations
Coordinate various developmentrelated initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

A graduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography or Landscape Architecture is required
A minimum of five years of related planning experience in a municipal setting
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC
Good working knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices as well as planning legislation and applicable bylaws and subdivision control provisions and requirements
Excellent report writing, research, analytical, problemsolving and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and organizational skills
Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
The rate of pay for this position is $41.80 per hour and includes a full benefits package. In addition, this position works a flex

- day schedule_.

To Apply:
Please forward a resume and cover letter, including copies of your qualifications, by
4:30pm on June 23, 2023:

Attention:
Human Resources

By mail:
City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

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

Education :
Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more