Planner I - Regular Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on June 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U054 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Development Planning 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 regular full-time Planner I to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Development Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, you will be responsible in this unionized position for assuming a broad range of duties in the area of development planning including processing zoning, subdivision, development permits, ALR and other permits and applications. The interpretation and application of bylaws, policies and guidelines will be an important component of this role, and will be supplemented by data collection and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to provide direct customer service, advice and interpretation and to research and write complex reports. Your education will include university graduation in an appropriate discipline, plus a post graduate degree in Community or Regional Planning or other related area, supplemented by some professional planning experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Strong interpersonal, as well as, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this role. Extensive computer familiarity is required including database management, word processing and spreadsheets. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of BC or the Canadian Institute of Planners is required as well as a valid Class 5 (full privilege) BC driver’s license. The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $37.55 - $44.37 per hour (2011 rates), plus benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your résumé quoting competition #U054 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 Friday, June 1, 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 or Regional Planning or other related area, supplemented by some professional planning experience, 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 22, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: June 1, 2012 04:30 PM Back