PLANNER II - Long Range Planning - (Term - 18 Months) - Closes Jun 30/25

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 Planner II 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. 

The 18 month term will be from approximately August 2025 to March 2027.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit, long term auxiliary position is $48.17 per hour based on a 35-hour work week, which is the equivalent of an annual salary of $87,669. 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.

If you are looking for a dynamic working environment where you will be provided opportunities to continue to grow and learn new skills, then this is the right opportunity for you!

Planner II - Long Range Planning - Job Description

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Urban, Community or Regional Planning or a related field.
• Be a member in good standing with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) and actively pursuing full membership as a certified Registered Professional Planner.
• Four (4) years of progressive planning experience within the last seven (7) years, in community or regional planning, preferable at the local government level.

Posting Date: June 2, 2025

Closing Date: June 30, 2025

Posting Number: 25-045

All applications must be received on or before 11:55pm on the posting closing date.  Applications will be considered date stamped effective the date they are received on the SmartRecruiters platform.

Before 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? Email [email protected]