Planner (Community Planning) Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on August 31, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: C12-37 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Economic Development & Planning Services Job Description: We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Economic Development & Planning Services Department, for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with proven skills, energy and creativity of a Planner (Community Planning). This is a professional level position requiring application of urban design and community planning knowledge to the development and growth of our City. As an integral team player, you will be part of achieving the vision of Abbotsford as the most sustainable, livable, and prosperous City in British Columbia. In this exciting role you will: • Research, analyze and prepare comprehensive reports and policies on a wide range of planning and development issues to address community sustainability, stewardship and planning matters. • Provide input and advice on development proposals and municipal operations to Council, management, staff and external stake holders, clearly articulating sound planning, development and urban design principles. • Deliver public presentations, participate in multi-disciplinary committees and respond to public enquiries. As the successful candidate you have a University degree in Community and Regional Planning with experience in urban design, community land use planning and specialized knowledge of municipal operations together with a minimum of three years of diversified and progressively related experience in long range planning, community development and research. You must also be eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners. If you are customer service focused, looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! Additional Information: For more information on this position and to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at: Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: August 10, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: August 31, 2012 04:30 PM *Please note that the closing date shown above reflects when this job posting will be removed from this website. This job posting may remain open on the City's website (www.abbotsford.ca/careers) until the position is filled. Back