Within Community Planning, the District is seeking a qualified Planning Analyst to join our award-winning Housing team. This position has a critical technical and professional planning role within the Housing Division.
The Planning Analyst – Housing will be called upon to undertake a wide range of work including housing research and analysis, policy development, data/GIS analysis, project management, report writing, community engagement, and presentation material development. Upcoming projects include complete communities planning and family-friendly housing policy.
The successful candidate will be a professional who is self-motivated, collaborative, and creative/innovative with a focus on customer service. The desired skill set will include a solid knowledge of planning principles, excellent research and analysis skills, proficiency with GIS and graphic programs, and effective written and verbal communication skills. The individual will be team focused, working with a diverse group of professionals to implement our Official Community Plan.
Requirements include a master’s degree in planning or a related discipline such as geography, architecture, or landscape architecture; two years of planning experience, preferably in a municipal planning context; experience with GIS and design programs, such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $49.41 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 quoting competition 25159.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. 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.
