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The Township of Spallumcheen is seeking the following positions to join our team:

Temporary Planner

The Township of Spallumcheen has an exciting temporary employment opportunity to support the Township of Spallumcheen Planning and Development Services Department. The Temporary Planner position is for a term of six months to one year, with further assessments on the position determined on need for the department.

The Township of Spallumcheen is the pride of the North Okanagan when it comes to agriculture and industrial opportunities and is home to the North Okanagan’s largest industrial park. Growth is expected to steadily increase with the announcement in August 2019 of the 24.3 million dollar grant for the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project.

Reporting and providing support to the Township’s full time Planner, the chosen candidate will provide technical and professional advice on community planning information guided by the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, related policy documents, best practices, and provincial legislation. The Planner must have the ability to prepare and present comprehensive planning reports. Typical work will include managing and processing files, in collaboration with the full-time Planner, of all development applications, and community plans, designing and implementing public engagement programs, writing planning policies and bylaws. The position may involve providing guidance to consultants and permit applicants within the Township. This position requires applicants that have the ability to provide strong support and leadership to the Planning and Development Services Department.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• A university degree in Planning, Geography or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of planning experience in a municipal planning environment.

• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (or eligibility for membership).

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of the Local Government Act, Land Title Act, Community Charter and other relevant federal and provincial policies and legislation as they relate to local government.

• Sound working knowledge and understanding of common law principles and legislative conventions applicable to land use planning and bylaw enforcement.

• Review issues/implications, provides policy interpretation/professional advice on a wide range of planning subjects.

• Maintains confidentiality/security of planning documents and provides guidance for consultants and clerical staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to write comprehensive reports.

• The ability to undertake research and data collection and apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Skills and good judgement in dealing with the public, staff, community groups and the development industry, with a strong focus on customer service.

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and provision of a vehicle.

• May complete assignments, under general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer related to: municipal land sales; purchases; leases; rights-of way; covenants; easements; encroachments; licenses and other land agreements.

• Manage the preparation of ads, public notices, information summaries and reports to Council regarding development application and interests in land in compliance with Municipal Code and provincial legislation.

• Manage, maintain, and assist with updating, planning-related pages on the municipal website.

• Review and edit reports and plans prepared by other staff and occasionally by other departments or planning consultants.

• Computer skills, at a minimum: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Useful addition software skills would include, website maintenance, municipal accounting (Vadim preferred), plus understanding of GIS capabilities and applications to community planning.

• Provide information and make presentations to Council at meetings, including support to Township Committees, as requested.

• Help manage bylaw enforcement and attend to complaints related to Township bylaws from inception to conclusion of the file.

• May be requested to act on behalf of the Manager of Planning as/when needed.

• Emergency Operations Center experience would be considered an asset.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application, in confidence, via mail, fax or email. This position will remain open until filled and interviews will be conducted concurrently while applications are being received.

Human Resources
Township of Spallumcheen
4144 Spallumcheen Way
Spallumcheen, B.C., V0E 1B6
Facsimile: 250-546-8879
e-mail: hr@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca

* Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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