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Planning Technician (Full Time)
Municipality: District of Hope This posting closed on

July 16, 2010
at 12:00 AM
Department: Community Development
Duties: Under supervision, will assist in the co-ordination and processing of Development and Subdivision Applications, investigating and reporting on technical problems on the various applications;
As directed will assist in obtaining data by visual surveys, map analysis and information sources, performing statistical analysis and drafting and design tasks;
Is responsible for making decisions on routine matters;
As directed, will assist in obtaining data for land use population, floor area distribution, employment and economics, etc. from governmental records, existing information and from other sources and present data in clear and concise form;
As directed, will assist in consolidating and maintaining electronic records, recording data on maps, charts, graphs and other material for interpretation;
Under direction, meet with and report on inquiries from members of the public regarding all development related matters;
Will assist in development control matters including review and reporting on projects related to land use, zoning and urban renewal;
Will consult with the Approving Officer and other District staff on Development applications;
Will assist in the development of new and improved work procedures and upon receipt of approval, implement same;
Assist in the preparation of agendas, including draft reports and recommendations for consideration;
As directed, will perform other work associated with the Community Development Department and other related duties that may be assigned.
Educational Requirements: Must be a graduate from a two year post-secondary program in planning, with courses in drafting, graphics, map interpretation, survey techniques and subdivision designs.




Skill Requirements: Must have working knowledge of the various government agencies involved in the matters of planning and subdivision;
Must acquire sound knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning and development permits;
Must have the ability to read, interpret and understand engineering, architectural, building and site plans, designs and specifications;
Must be competent in all areas of draftsmanship as applied in planning;
Must possess a valid BC Driver's License.




Salary: $28.31 (post probationary period)
Web Address: www.hope.ca
Address: Scott Misumi, Director of Community Development
325 Wallace Street
PO Box 609
Hope BC V0X 1L0
E-mail: smisumi@hope.ca
Fax: (604) 869-2275
Opening Date: June 28, 2010 12:00 AM
Closing Date: July 16, 2010 12:00 AM
*Working Conditions: As per Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458

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