Planner Ii - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Township of Langley

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Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:

J Competition Number:
23U059 Job Title:
Planner II (up to U059
Employment Type:

Regular Full Time

Competition Opening Date:

May 15, 2023

Competition Closing Date:

May 29, 2023

Pay Rate:

$ $61.99/Hour

Join a "Community of Communities"
the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs and opportunities for professional development and career growth._

Responsibilities:

Conduct studies on a wide variety of community planning issues, with a focus on social planning and housing
Draft bylaws, amendments and consolidations that address the changing needs of the municipality
Supervise the work of technical and/or professional staff engaged in community and policy planning projects
Attend meetings and represent the department in a professional capacity to provide professional expertise, explain policies and receive public input
Maintain liaison with various internal and external contacts concerned with social and community planning, and attend related internal/external meetings
Interpret plans, strategies and bylaws and answers a variety of internal and public inquiries regarding land use or related matters
Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning, plus sound related experience in urban planning; or an equivalent combi¬nation of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of the policies, rules, regulations, bylaws, objectives, and legislation governing the Community Development Division operations
Sound knowledge of analytical and research techniques and methodology of the current trends in municipal planning
Considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finances and sociology as applied to urban planning
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with internal/external contacts and applicable authorities
Ability to assess the community impact of strategic and social policy planning initiatives and projects, and draft bylaws/amendments suitable to the needs of the community and as established by Council
Credentials with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) is considered an asset
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $ $61.99 per hour (5 steps, 2023 rates) plus benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit to apply.

Internal closing date for this competition
:May 24, 2023

External closing date for this competition
:May 29, 2023

Are you interested in this job?

Responsibilities:

Conduct studies on a wide variety of community planning issues, with a focus on social planning and housing
Draft bylaws, amendments and consolidations that address the changing needs of the municipality
Supervise the work of technical and/or professional staff engaged in community and policy planning projects
Attend meetings and represent the department in a professional capacity to provide professional expertise, explain policies and receive public input
Maintain liaison with various internal and external contacts concerned with social and community planning, and attend related internal/external meetings
Interpret plans, strategies and bylaws and answers a variety of internal and public inquiries regarding land use or related matters
Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning, plus sound related experience in urban planning; or an equivalent combi¬nation of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of the policies, rules, regulations, bylaws, objectives, and legislation governing the Community Development Division operations
Sound knowledge of analytical and research techniques and methodology of the current trends in municipal planning
Considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finances and sociology as applied to urban planning
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with internal/external contacts and applicable authorities
Ability to assess the community impact of strategic and social policy planning initiatives and projects, and draft bylaws/amendments suitable to the needs of the community and as established by Council
Credentials with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) is considered an asset
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