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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is now accepting applications for a full-time Planning Assistant I position based out of its Salmon Arm, BC office.
Under the general direction of the Team Leader, Development Services, the Planning Assistant I is responsible for responding to a variety of land use enquiries directed to the Development Services Department.
The Planning Assistant I works closely with Development Services staff and must become familiar with the Department’s operations in order to provide a high level of customer service to requests for information, advice and direction, from internal and external clients in regard to Official Community Plans, Zoning Bylaws, Subdivision Servicing Bylaw, and related application processes, as well as GIS and other services.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus related experience preferably in a local government planning department, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
This is a full-time position and is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement negotiated between the CSRD and CUPE Local 1908. The salary range for this position is $1,837.12 – $2,087.95 bi-weekly (January 2017 rates) with an attractive benefit package. Employees get one day off every four weeks as a flex day on top of vacation time. Typical hours of work for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
A copy of the related job description is available on the CSRD website.
Applications will be treated as confidential and must be received by 12:00 pm Monday, May 15, 2017. Interested applicants must send a letter of interest and résumé to:
Emily Johnson, Executive Assistant/Confidential Secretary
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
555 Harbourfront Drive NE
Box 978, SALMON ARM, BC, V1E 4P1
Telephone: (250) 833-5922 Fax: (250) 832-9774
E-mail: ejohnson@csrd.bc.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.