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Planner I - Part-Time (Time-Duration)
Municipality: Fraser Valley Regional District This posting closed on

April 26, 2013
at 4:30 PM
Job ID: 2013-16 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)
Department: Electoral Area Services
Job Description: The Fraser Valley Regional District is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Time-Duration position of Planner I in the Planning Department of the Electoral Service Areas Division. The term of this position is from April 2013 to approximately April 2014.

Under the direction of the Manager of Electoral Area Planning/Deputy Planner the Planner I is a member of the Electoral Area Services team and is generally responsible for responding to Electoral Area planning enquiries; processing and administering development applications and permits with internal and external stakeholders which includes processing, administering, providing reliable technical analysis, assisting with the drafting of bylaws, permits, agreements, and other documents. In addition, the Planner I will assist with OCP, long range planning and policy development.
Educational Requirements: ??? A degree in planning, geography or related discipline with courses in survey techniques, GIS, map interpretation, map compilation, graphics and statistical analysis preferred;
Skill Requirements: ??? Two years of similar and demonstrated local government experience or equivalent preferred;
??? Working knowledge of standard planning, building, and engineering nomenclature, practices and methods;
??? Excellent computer skills, with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power Point, and the ability to acquire a sound knowledge of GIS and electronic filing software;
??? Ability to read and interpret engineering, architectural and site plans and understand specifications;
??? Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly, and ability to converse with a wide range of people including technical consultants, elected officials, staff, the general public, developers, consultants, and First Nations, for the purpose of providing advice, making recommendations and delivering effective presentations;
??? Ability to be creative, innovative, and solution-oriented;
??? Have strong facilitation skills and be able to achieve positive outcomes;
??? Must be in possession of a valid Driver???s Licence for the type of Fraser Valley Regional District vehicle being driven.
Salary: The wage rate for this bargaining unit position is $30.67 - $36.08 per hour plus 10.2% in lieu of benefits.
Additional Information: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a detailed resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Please quote Competition #2013-16 and send, in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on April 26, 2013 to:

jobs@fvrd.bc.ca or mail to:

Human Resources Department
Fraser Valley Regional District
45950 Cheam Avenue
Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6
Web Address: www.fvrd.bc.ca
Address: 45950 Cheam Avenue
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 1N6
E-mail: jobs@fvrd.bc.ca
Fax: 604-702-5461
Opening Date: April 11, 2013 08:30 AM
Closing Date: April 26, 2013 04:30 PM

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