Planner - Jobs in Penticton, BC

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The Opportunity::McElhanney’s Interior Region offices are seeking a Planner to join their team. Supporting vibrant, livable communities is a key focus of McElhanney across Western Canada, and our Planning teams are active in laying the groundwork for complex, inter-disciplinary projects that shape the way we live. For this reason, we are looking for a Planner to help grow our Planning practice in the Okanagan region of British Columbia and as support for the company throughout BC. The position will be based in our Penticton or Kelowna Branch Office, but the candidate will have the option to work remotely provided that they reside in the south or central Okanagan region.The successful individual will be a part of a team focusing on a diverse range of land development, municipal policy and subdivision projects. The candidate will need to have a willingness to learn about local concerns and sensitivities and understand the various development approval processes in the Okanagan communities.What You’ll Be Doing::

• Supporting and helping build the planning practice in the Okanagan area and coordinating with planning teams in other branches to ensure great project delivery;
• Business development with new, existing, and key clients;
• Liaising and developing strategic partnerships with clients, project stakeholders, various levels of government and sub-consultants;
• Provide overall management of assigned planning projects;
• Supervise and provide direction to technical and professional staff, as required.

What You’ll Bring::

• - 5 - 10 years community planning experience, preferably with a background in consulting;
• Master’s Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in land development approval and municipal planning processes;
• Proven excellence in creative problem solving and solution implementation;
• An understanding of provincial planning legislation, and a willingness to learn surrounding local government policies and bylaw requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Technical and policy writing expertise;
• Ability to prepare information and host Public Engagement opportunities;
• Effective time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, challenging environment;
• CAD experience or ability to use other design software would be an asset.
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners;
• A valid driver’s license is required.

What Can We Offer You:

• Locally based office with strong community ties and very positive working environment.
• Ability to work remotely from home, or from any of McElhanney’s 30+ offices throughout Canada and the United States for short periods.
• We are proud to be an employee-owned, multidisciplinary company of technical professionals managed by technical professionals.
• Full benefits package, competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility and the potential to become an owner of the company.
• An assortment of company-sponsored professional development activities.

About McElhanney:Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,000 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals. Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.:#LI-AM3If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers: to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.To learn more about employee experience at McElhanney, visit us on GlassdoorThe Okanagan region of British Columbia has the best climate in Canada as ranked by Environment Canada. The semi-arid desert climate provides over 2000 hours of bright sunshine and only 23 cm of rain per year. Average temperatures are 28C in summer and 2C in winter. The region is a haven of recreational pursuits such as skiing and golf, as well as being home to world-class vineyards and beautiful orchards.McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: www.mcelhanney.com/careers/fraud-warningThe disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.Quick Apply

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