Revelstoke and Area, with an estimated population of just over 8,000 has built a reputation for community living in a spectacular and historic mountain setting. The community is rich in natural environmental beauty and offers many opportunities for new and expanding businesses. If lifestyle is your key to happiness, then Revelstoke is the place for you.

Revelstoke prides itself on its rich heritage and spectacular scenery. This is a community that has succeeded in diversifying its economy by taking advantage of a multitude of resources readily available in its own backyard. Residents enjoy many cultural events, and value the wide range of local community and business services available.

Revelstoke is internationally recognized as a destination for many outdoor pursuits. With breathtaking scenery in all directions, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, ski touring, heli-skiing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, dirt biking, river rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Formal recreational activities include a full service community centre, aquatic centre and seniors’ activity centre, an 18 hole golf course, bowling lanes, fitness centres, tennis courts, skating arena and curling rink. The area boasts two national parks, three provincial parks, several municipal parks, hot spring developments, and an abundance of camping opportunities. Revelstoke Mountain Resort, with the most vertical (5620’) in North America, was just awarded the ‘Best Canadian Ski Resort’ distinction at the World Ski Awards held in Kitzbuhel, Austria.

I POSITION PURPOSE STATEMENT
The City is looking to backfill the Assistant Planner position to cover a parental leave until the return of the incumbent (up to 14 months). Development interest in Revelstoke is currently very high and there may be opportunity for longer duration, permanent employment within the Planning function of the Department.

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Assistant Planner will be responsible for a wide range of professional planning services including the development of Bylaws, policies, and procedures, as well as to review & summarize development applications. In addition, the Assistant Planner may be required to undertake special projects, represent the Development Services Department at public and committee meetings, and temporarily backfill for other Development Services Department staff.

II EDUCATION
University degree or diploma in Land Use/Community Planning, or relatedfield.
Familiarity with applicable land use regulations, including provincial legislation and City bylaws, policies and procedures which pertain to land use and development.
Sound understanding of current municipal planning and Part 14 (previously Part 26) of the Local Government Act, familiarity with interactive web maps or other GISmapping.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with provincial statutes and regulations, related documents, and municipal planning bylaws in a planning capacity, preferably in a BC local government setting.
Proficient and knowledgeable in computer usage, specifically the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and Power Point; and experience with mapping and/or GISapplications.
Member of Planning lnstitute of BC (PIBC) and Canadian lnstitute of Planners (ClP) is preferred.

III THE GOOD STUFF
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (35 hour work week)
Variable work hours (compressed work week and/or modified work week) in accordance with the collective agreement are available for this position.
Rate of Pay: $37.51 per hour

To view the full Job Posting, please visit the Job Posting section of our Website at http://revelstoke.ca/jobs.aspx

If you are interested in joining this fast paced, super awesome team environment, please send a cover letter with Resume and reference letters by May 12, 2017 at 4:00pm (PST) to the following:

Nigel Whitehead – Director of Development Services
Box 170
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
or
E-mail: nwhitehead@revelstoke.ca
Re: Assistant Planner Position

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.