Planner I - Jobs in Langley, BC

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Job Number:J0323-0887Competition Number:23-U043Job Title:Planner I (one position total from #23-U043 and #23-U044)Employment Type:Temporary Full-timeCompetition Opening Date:March 20, 2023Competition Closing Date:April 3, 2023Pay Rate:$43.90 - $51.87/HourJoin a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Planner 1 (from approx. April 24, 2023 to September 27, 2024) to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Development Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, in this unionized position you will have a broad range of development planning responsibilities reviewing urban and rural issues, and processing rezoning, subdivision, ALR and development permit applications. You will prepare reports to Council and ensure recommendations are consistent with municipal policies, bylaws and specifications. This position provides customer service, advice and interpretation on land development designs and projects.Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed analysis of rezoning and development applications and ensure conformance to overall development goals
• Draft bylaws and consolidations, and prepare reports and policies for a variety of planning projects
• Interpret bylaws and answer a variety of internal and public enquiries regarding land use or related matters
• Attend and participate in internal/external meetings and provide technical and professional advice on policy, goals and objectives, regulations and bylaws
• Collect and interpret data applicable to general or spe¬cialized planning programs and projects
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

• University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning or other related area supple¬mented by some professional planning experience, or an equivalent combi-nation of training and experience
• Considerable knowledge of policies, regulations, bylaws and legislation governing community development
• Considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finances and sociology as applied to urban planning
• Sound knowledge of analytical and research techniques/methodology and of the current trends and developments in municipal planning
• Ability to perform planning research and analytical tasks and apply statistical techniques
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal/external contacts and other related agencies

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:

• BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver’s License or equivalent driver’s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s Licence and/or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $43.90 - $51.87 per hour (5 steps, 2020 rates) plus 13% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply.Internal closing date for this competition: March 28, 2023External closing date for this competition: April 3, 2023We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.Are you interested in this jobThe Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Planner 1 (from approx. April 24, 2023 to September 27, 2024) to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Development Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, in this unionized position you will have a broad range of development planning responsibilities reviewing urban and rural issues, and processing rezoning, subdivision, ALR and development permit applications. You will prepare reports to Council and ensure recommendations are consistent with municipal policies, bylaws and specifications. This position provides customer service, advice and interpretation on land development designs and projects.Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed analysis of rezoning and development applications and ensure conformance to overall development goals
• Draft bylaws and consolidations, and prepare reports and policies for a variety of planning projects
• Interpret bylaws and answer a variety of internal and public enquiries regarding land use or related matters
• Attend and participate in internal/external meetings and provide technical and professional advice on policy, goals and objectives, regulations and bylaws
• Collect and interpret data applicable to general or spe¬cialized planning programs and projects
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

• University graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning or other related area supple¬mented by some professional planning experience, or an equivalent combi-nation of training and experience
• Considerable knowledge of policies, regulations, bylaws and legislation governing community development
• Considerable knowledge of economics, municipal finances and sociology as applied to urban planning
• Sound knowledge of analytical and research techniques/methodology and of the current trends and developments in municipal planning
• Ability to perform planning research and analytical tasks and apply statistical techniques
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal/external contacts and other related agencies

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:

• BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver’s License or equivalent driver’s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s Licence and/or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $43.90 - $51.87 per hour (5 steps, 2020 rates) plus 13% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply.Internal closing date for this competition: March 28, 2023External closing date for this competition: April 3, 2023We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.Quick Apply

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