PLNG O 27R – Island Planner

Posting Title
PLNG O 27R – Island Planner

Position Classification
Planning Officer R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2N8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$83,071.72 – $94,752.42 annually. In addition to this you will also receive a Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA) of 3.3% added to your base salary.

Close Date
10/30/2024

Job Type
Temporary (Auxiliary)

Temporary End Date
4/6/2026

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs

Ministry Branch / Division
Islands Trust

Job Summary

Island Planner
Planning Officer R27

It’s Time to Preserve and Protect

Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and First Nations on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Island Planner is responsible for leadership, management and implementation of all planning activities to support Local Trust Committees (LTCs) and their community boards and committees within an assigned regional area of the Islands Trust. Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager (RPM), the Island Planner draws upon their comprehensive knowledge of planning practices, planning legislation, and professional experience, and works with a high degree of independence, providing leadership for assigned projects and their timely completion. The Island Planner is also responsible for other planning related duties including: processing planning applications and referrals of varying complexity, preparing covenants and other legal documentation in consultation with Islands Trust legal advisors, and representing Islands Trust Local Planning Services at LTC meetings, with agencies and First Nations, and in other public and professional forums.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A graduate degree in land use planning or a related field such as geography or environmental science; and at least five years’ experience in the land use planning field, with demonstrable responsible planning experience with local government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with relevant legislation and policies applicable to planning.
• Experience with planning theory and best practices, particularly as they apply to rural community planning.
• Possession and maintenance of a Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.

Preference statements:

• BC local government experience;
• Experience working with First Nations on planning issues;
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners;
• Experience leading an OCP review and processing complex rezoning applications.

PROVISOS

• Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact chutton@islandstrust.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

About this Position:

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more .

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover letter: YES – Please submit a cover letter. Statements made in the cover letter must be supported by your resume. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): NO – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Leadership and Management, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information