Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine-day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

The District is growing and we are looking for a Temporary Full-Time Planner 3 for a two-year term for the Development Planning Department. You will be responsible for leading, overseeing, directing, and guiding staff engaged in major planning projects involving complex technical and negotiation situations and often politically sensitive issues; and ensuring that these achieve outstanding development outcomes in accordance with Council priorities, District bylaws, polices, regulations and guidelines. You will liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in carrying out major planning projects, including Development Engineering, Building, Environment and Community Planning. You will also be expected to lead or participate in ongoing policies, programs and other work matters related to the work of the Development Planning Department. This will include being a part of the Development Approval Process Review, zoning review, urban design and public realm guidelines development, and other corporate initiatives that Development Planning is part of.

The successful applicant will have:

Qualifications

Details:
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $61.73 to $73.15 per hour (2024 rates).

Hours of Work: 35-hour work week

Term: Two-year full time, with possibility of renewal

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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by May 23, 2024 to be considered.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.