The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has an immediate opportunity for an effective and innovative professional with initiative and leadership qualities. The economic boom in northeast BC is driving the need for proactive land management that balances the benefits of a surging resource sector with the interests of residents and communities.

Covering an area of about 119,000 km2 in northeastern BC, the Peace River Regional District includes seven municipalities and four electoral areas, representing a population of just over 60,000, including a rural population of 20,600. The region offers a diversity of interests and opportunities with an affordable lifestyle.

Reporting to the General Manager of Development Services, the primary duties of the Assistant Manager of Development Services will be to conduct long range planning for the regional area. This will include research, public involvement, and policy development, culminating in the creation of official community plans, zoning bylaws and other land use management tools as required. The Assistant Manager of Development Services will also assist the General Manager in the daily operation and supervision of the development services department and act in the absence of the General Manager. With a staff of nine, the development services department includes the functions of long range planning, current planning, building inspection, bylaw enforcement, GIS and information systems.

As a preferred candidate you will have a university degree in land use planning and at least five years of policy planning experience, preferably in a British Columbia Regional District setting. Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills are essential for communicating with the public, elected officials and other government agencies. Demonstration of superior facilitation, problem solving, and project management skills will be a definite asset. This demanding position will be of interest to individuals interested in management opportunities and in the application of specialized knowledge based on planning principles, practice and techniques. Broad familiarity with standard office computers, business software, and GIS is desirable. A valid BC driver’s license is required as extensive travel around the region will be required.

A competitive salary and excellent benefit package is available with this exempt position.