Associate Planner - Development Planning

City of Surrey

$105K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Planning or related field with 6 months experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience.
  • Experience in processing development applications is preferred.
  • Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners is required.
  • Valid driver’s license is an asset.
  • Equivalence in education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Process development applications, including rezonings and variances of varying complexity.
  • Write planning reports with recommendations to City Council.
  • Provide customer service by answering enquiries related to planning matters.
  • Support planning staff through research and independent studies.
  • Assist and conduct public meetings.
  • Liaise with staff and stakeholder groups.
  • Perform related job duties as required.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time employment status in a unionized position.
  • Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting assignments in a growing community.
  • Engagement with various community stakeholders to enhance planning outcomes.
  • A supportive team environment fostering collaboration with experienced professionals.
Full Job Description
Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

We are currently hiring for an Associate Planner who will play a key role in processing a wide variety of development applications and work under the general direction of a professional Planner. Associate Planners are responsible for a broad range of exciting assignments in current planning. This position focuses on creating a positive customer experience for homeowners and developers in the development application process and works closely with the public on inquiries. As part of the Planning team, you will work with a wide range of individuals, interdepartmental teams and organizations in helping to achieve quality outcomes in a rapidly growing community.

Responsibilities

  • The Associate Planner will be responsible for processing development applications including rezonings, development permits, variances of basic to intermediate complexity.
  • Writing planning reports with application recommendations to City Council.
  • Providing customer service by responding to enquiries and correspondence on planning matters.
  • Supporting planning staff with research and undertaking independent studies.
  • Attending, assisting and conducting public meetings.
  • Liaising with various staff and stakeholder groups.
  • Performing other related job duties as required.


Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Planning or in a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary educational institution with a minimum of 6 months of related experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in Planning or in a related discipline with a minimum of two years' related experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • A valid and unrestricted driver's license is an asset.
  • Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners.


Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$50.90

Step 2 (6 Months)

$53.04

Step 3 (18 Months)

$55.19

Step 4 (30 Months)

$57.67

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until June 24, 2026.

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