Planner - Jobs in Fernie, BC

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Full TimeThe City of Fernie is inviting applications for the full-time position of Planner in the Planning Department. This is an 8-hour per day, Monday to Friday position. Please note that the schedule for this position is currently subject to collective bargaining between the City of Fernie and CUPE 2093.Duties and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director of Planning and the Manager of Planning, the Planner performs a variety of general and specific duties related to land use planning services including responding to land use inquiries, processing and reviewing land use development applications, preparing public notices, writing reports and correspondence, administering land use bylaws, reviewing subdivision applications, overseeing Design Review Panel meetings and generating planning related maps. This position may also occasionally attend and present at Council meetings.Illustrative Examples of WorkReviewing and processing land use applications including Zoning Bylaw amendments, Official Community Plan Bylaw amendments, Development Variance Permit applications, Development Permit applications, Subdivision applications.Coordinating activities for the completion of projects requiring planning expertise.Participating in, facilitating or coordinating public meetings and workshops regarding planning issues.Performing field inspections.Assisting with planning studies.Preparing and maintaining technical records.Assisting in development, refinement and evaluation of policies, procedures and public guides to various land use application procedures.Responding to public enquiries.Performing duties of a general planning nature.Heritage planning.Overseeing meetings of providing planning support to the Design Review Panel.Creation of planning-related maps utilizing the City’s GIS system.Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Minimum RequirementsDegree in Land Use Planning, Geography, Urban Studies or a related field.Two to three years employment experience in land use or development planning, preferably in a municipal setting.Good communication skills, both verbal and written.Working knowledge of standard planning, building and civil engineering nomenclature, practices and methods.Working knowledge of land use planning legislation and regulations in British Columbia.Conversant in the use of Microsoft Office and ArcMAP.Valid British Columbia Driver’s License.Desired QualificationsMembership eligibility in the Canadian Institute of Planners and P.I.B.C.Working Conditions:Works in an office environment with extended periods sitting at a computer station. Occasional site-visits and fieldwork may be required.Acknowledgment:The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.Salary and benefits will be in accordance with current CUPE contract. Detailed applications containing resume and references should be received by 4:00 PM on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 and be addressed to:Bruce Lennox, Director of PlanningCity of Fernie, 501 – 3rd Ave,PO Box 190, Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0or email bruce.lennox@fernie.ca.Organization: Fernie (City)Region: East Kootenay / Rocky MountainProfessional Categories: Planning & DevelopmentPosted: May 27, 2021, 12:55 pmExpires: June 16, 2021, 4:00 pmEmployment Type: Full TimeEmployment Length: PermanentEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s degreeJob Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years