Planner II (Long Range Planning - 18 Months) (25-045-02) External Closes Oct 19/25

The City of Campbell River is searching for an experienced Planner II to join our Long Range Planning Team in this full-time term position of 35 hours per week.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: As part of the Long Range Planning team, you will be working in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment. The Planner II is responsible for a diverse workload and will act as a project manager for long range planning and sustainability projects and initiatives. The work involves conducting research and analysis, developing long range plans and policies, delivering public presentations, and providing technical advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will also conduct studies on a variety of land use, urban growth, environmental sustainability and community livability initiatives, and prepare comprehensive reports, recommendations and policy proposals; draft and amend bylaws; and facilitate public engagement. 

What we offer: The 2025 rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit, long term auxiliary position is $48.17 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.  Effective January 1, 2026 the rate of pay will be $49.74 per hour.  For this 18 month term position, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 3 weeks paid vacation, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short term disability coverage. This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements which may include one of the following: compressed work week, earned day off or varied hours.

Planner II - LRP - Job Description

Education/Training

• Undergraduate Degree from a recognized institution in Community, Urban or Regional Planning, or an equivalent discipline related to Planning.
• Member in good standing with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) and actively pursuing full membership as a certified Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and produce and maintain a clean driver’s abstract, as per City policy.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive planning experience within the last seven (7) years, in community or regional planning, preferably at the local government level.

Posting Date:  September 19, 2025

Closing Date and Time: October 19, 2025

Posting Number:  25-045-02

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]