The City of Nanaimo is a rapidly growing community with a population of approximately 86,000.  Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, we are centrally located, about 1½ hours from Victoria and 2 hours from Vancouver by ferry.  With affordable housing, a university and well-developed parks, recreational, cultural and social amenities, Nanaimo is truly an extraordinary place to live.

Temporary Full-Time
Planning Assistant
(Competition 15-103)

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Planning Assistant.  Under the direction of the Manager of Planning & Design, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that development applications meet applicable City bylaws, pertinent statutes and current municipal planning goals and objectives. The Planning Assistant will have a strong knowledge of site planning, urban design, and community planning practices. This position requires the ability to work under continual deadlines, resolve competing community interests, prioritize and successfully complete a multitude of tasks, pay attention to detail, deal tactfully with a variety of people.

Applicants must have a Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture and have a minimum of two (2) years’ related experience.  Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.

This is a unionized position, $33.38 – $35.14 per hour (Jan 2015 Rate), based on a 35-hour work week.  It is anticipated that this vacancy will be up to one year in duration.