Planner II - Long Range Planning - TFT Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on June 12, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U052 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Long Range Planning Department Job Description: Join a “Community of Communities” – the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time (from approx. July 30, 2012 to approx. July 25, 2014) Planner II to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division; Long Range Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager, Long Range Planning, you will be responsible in this unionized position for managing a process for the completion of a new neighbourhood plan in the Brookswood area of the Township, including an update of the current Community Plan, as well as other assigned duties related to long range planning projects. You will be responsible for dealing with consultants and the public, providing committees and Council with technical and professional expertise and guidance, preparing Council reports and making policy recommendations Your education will include university graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning along with more than five years experience in urban planning, including managing complex planning processes, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You must have membership or eligibility for membership in either the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners and a valid Class 5 (full-privilege) BC driver’s license is also required. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this role along with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and visual presentations. The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $40.79 - $48.30 per hour (2011 rates), plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday – Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting competition #U052 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Mail or in person: Township of Langley Human Resources Division, 4th Floor 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 Email: Visit the Careers section of the Township of Langley’s website at tol.ca for information on how to apply The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Tuesday, June 12, 2012. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: Your education will include university graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning along with more than five years experience in urban planning, including managing complex planning processes, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: hrinfo@tol.ca Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: May 17, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: June 12, 2012 04:30 PM Back