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PLANNING OFFICER R24
SALARY RANGE: $56,055.99 - $64,052.10
Full Time BCGEU Position
Temporary Opportunity (March 2010 – March 2011)
LOCATION: SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC
Competition: CD:2010:00623
Opportunity:
The Islands Trust is incorporated under the Islands Trust Act of British Columbia. The objective of the Islands Trust is to preserve and protect the Trust area and its unique amenities and environment for the benefit of the residents of the Trust area and of the Province generally. The Islands Trust is comprised of 16 distinct corporate entities: the Trust Council, 13 Local Trust Committees (LTC), one municipality and the Trust Fund Board.
There is a Local Trust Committee for each island or group of islands designated as a local trust area under the Island Trust Act. Comprised of locally elected trustees and one Executive Committee member, a LTC is responsible for land-use planning and regulation for its area of jurisdiction. As such, its responsibilities include preparation and adoption of an Official Community Plan, comprehensive land use bylaws, regulation of soil removal and deposit, and authorization of certain Local Government Act permits.
Reporting directly to the Regional Planning Manager for the Salt Spring Planning Team, based on Salt Spring Island, you will be responsible for a broad range of land use planning functions inherent in a small island community operating under the Islands Trust Act. You will provide support to Local Trust Committees and community committees within an assigned regional area of the Islands Trust. Acting under moderate supervision by a Regional Planning Manager (RPM), the Planner 2 is responsible for addressing a number of planning related duties including, public enquiries, site visits, policy development, research, processing moderately difficult development applications including development permits, development variance permits, Official Community Plan amendments, and amendments to an LTC Land Use Bylaw.
There is a Local Trust Committee for each island or group of islands designated as a local trust area under the Island Trust Act. Comprised of locally elected trustees and one Executive Committee member, a LTC is responsible for land-use planning and regulation for its area of jurisdiction. As such, its responsibilities include preparation and adoption of an Official Community Plan, comprehensive land use bylaws, regulation of soil removal and deposit, and authorization of certain Local Government Act permits.
Reporting directly to the Regional Planning Manager for the Salt Spring Planning Team, based on Salt Spring Island, you will be responsible for a broad range of land use planning functions inherent in a small island community operating under the Islands Trust Act. You will provide support to Local Trust Committees and community committees within an assigned regional area of the Islands Trust. Acting under moderate supervision by a Regional Planning Manager (RPM), the Planner 2 is responsible for addressing a number of planning related duties including, public enquiries, site visits, policy development, research, processing moderately difficult development applications including development permits, development variance permits, Official Community Plan amendments, and amendments to an LTC Land Use Bylaw.
QUALIFICATIONS: The key qualifications for this position include:
- A university degree in planning or another relevant field such as geography, and
- At least three years experience in the planning field, with preferred experience in local government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to political issues and impacts
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with a wide range of public officials and managers, applicants and general public.
- A working knowledge and understanding of the various provincial government Acts and regulations.
- A thorough understanding of Legislative conventions.
- An understanding of Common Law principles.
- Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners preferred.
- Experience with environmental management practices would be an asset.
An eligibility list may be established. Required to work evenings/weekends, Must be willing to work overtime, Travel is a requirement.
For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, please review the duties and qualification
Please quote the Competition number CD:2010:00623 in your application and submit it to:
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