Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Planner I

(1 Position – Full Time Permanent)
 
Looking for an exciting job in BC’s beautiful Shuswap? The Shuswap region is a place where incredible nature and welcoming communities come together to create a lifestyle that attracts many from the larger communities of Vancouver and Calgary. Our advantages include outstanding outdoor recreation, an abundance of locally grown food, and good transportation corridors to larger communities.
 
Position Overview
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is now accepting applications for a Planner I position based out of its Salmon Arm, BC office.
 
Under the general direction of the Manager, Planning Services, the Planner I is responsible for responding to a variety of land use enquiries directed to the Development Services Department. The Planner I receives, documents and processes land use applications from a basic to intermediate level of complexity, provides information on departmental policies and procedures, and serves as a key team member in the Development Services Department.
 
Qualifications
Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by a Degree in Planning or a related discipline, plus a minimum of two years of work experience in Planning or related field, preferably in a local government environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License.

Additional Information
Position Type: Permanent full time (35 hour work week)
Union: CUPE Local 1908
Salary Range: $2,683.29 to $2,964.95 bi-weekly (January 2024 rates)
Hours of Work: Typical hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Option to work an additional half hour and participate in flex schedule.)
 
For more information about this opportunity, please review the detailed job description on the Regional District’s website at www.csrd.bc.ca.
 
Employees are required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment with the CSRD prior to their start date (Policy A-84).
 
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, in confidence, to Kerri Wirth, Manager, Human Resources at hr@csrd.bc.ca.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4 PM.
 
We thank all applicants for applying, however only those under consideration will be contacted.