Planner

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

$94K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field
  • Minimum of one year planning office experience, ideally in local government
  • Eligible for membership in Planning Institute of British Columbia or Canadian Institute of Planners
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quick to learn new software
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Responsibilities

  • Process current applications and provincial referrals
  • Provide customer service for planning inquiries from the public and developers
  • Conduct public engagement outside regular hours when necessary
  • Collaborate with team members in the Planning and Development Department
  • Assist in creating and maintaining planning documents and reports

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Monday to Friday work schedule with flexible hours
  • Union affiliation with CUPE Local 2254
  • Opportunities for professional development through planning memberships
  • Engagement opportunities with the local community
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

The RDKB is seeking applications to fill a permanent, full-time Planner position in the Planning and Development Department team. Reporting to the Current Planning Supervisor, the Planner is primarily responsible for processing current applications and provincial referrals and providing customer service responding to a variety of planning questions from the public and development community. This position is occasionally required to work outside of regular working hours for public engagement.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Bachelor degree from a recognized university in Planning or related discipline
  • Minimum of one year of experience in a planning office preferably with a local government
  • Eligible for membership with the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners
  • Proficient skills with Microsoft suite programs, with the ability to learn and become proficient in new software
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License


For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume through our portal, by following the prompts below.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

POSITION INFORMATION

Status: Full-Time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 - 37.5 hours per week (summer/winter schedule)

Union: CUPE Local 2254

Compensation: $45.59/hr (2025 rates)

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