Saanich is seeking a Planner or Planning Analyst to join our Current Planning team for an 18-month term position. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with strong skills in policy analysis, urban design, written and verbal communication, and customer service. The individual will be team focused, working with a diverse group of professionals to implement our Official Community Plan.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.
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Planner: You will undertake a wide variety of municipal planning work including reviewing development applications, undertaking policy analysis and design review; conducting research, and preparing reports and correspondence. Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Planning, five years’ experience in planning (preferably municipal planning); membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Planning Analyst: You may also be interested in gaining valuable experience in a Planning Analyst role. Responsibilities are varied and include providing support to Current Planners, reviewing development applications, completing plan checks, conducting research and analysis, and preparing reports and correspondence. Requirements include a Master’s degree in planning or related discipline, and two years of Planning experience.
Candidates will be assessed based on their qualifications (including a combination of education and experience).
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of either $56.08 per hour (Planner) or $49.41 (Planning Analyst), an excellent benefits package and a generous pension plan. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on September 2, 2024 quoting competition 24212 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
