Planning Assistant (full-time)

OPEN DATE:        Thursday, January 25, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  4 pm Monday, February 5, 2024

DEPARTMENT:    Planning Services

DIVISION:          Planning

SECTION:            N/A

REPORTS TO:      Director of Planning Services

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About The Organization:

Located on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting.  Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest and the ocean, Powell River offers something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast.  Powell River has a vibrant Arts and Culture community and hosts world class festivals and events.  Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, taking in the International Kathaumixw Choral Festival, exploring our historic Townsite, or connecting with the world in your home office, Powell River is a great place to live, work and play.  Helpful websites: City of Powell River  Tourism Powell River 

JOB SUMMARY:

Reviews and prepares simple to medium-complexity community plans, policies and development applications.  Assists professional planning staff on a variety of strategic, social, economic and environmentally sustainable actions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs research and analyzes data related to land use planning and development, and other related matters
• Prepares draft plans, agreements, covenants, easements, right-of-ways, policies and land use bylaws
• Attends internal and external meetings to provide technical planning expertise
• Administers bylaws and policies related to land use planning and ensures compliance with the Local Government Act and the Community Charter
• Liaises with various internal and external agencies and groups concerning city development policy and land use control
• Reviews subdivision applications and servicing and works proposals related to development. Conducts site inspections
• Prepares and updates land database, reports, statistics and mapping
• Provides clerical and records management support for the Division
• Responds to requests for property related information
• Attends division safety talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• 2 years post secondary study in local government planning, geography or other related field
• Accredited training (6 months) in computer software and operating systems relative to administrative support
• Working knowledge of the Community Charter, the Local Government Act, and the land use related bylaws, plans and policies of the City
• Working knowledge of GIS-information related databases
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s Planning Services Department computer applications, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months experience in development services in the local government sector including; preparation of bylaws, legal agreements, requests for proposals, maintaining databases and digital records management
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $34.08 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per day

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.