The City of West Kelowna is a vibrant, growing city located on the west shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake. Our employees consistently achieve remarkable results in a fast paced and innovative environment. The City of West Kelowna’s Planning Department is seeking to fill a permanent, full time position of Planner III in our Development Services Division.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Planner III will review, assess and report on complex and controversial development applications such as Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments, Comprehensive Development Plans, Development Permits (residential, industrial and commercial) and subdivisions. As a Planner III, you will implement the City’s vision in preparing land use bylaws and making recommendations to City Council and Committees while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation. The Planner III will also make recommendations / presentations in a variety of planning projects based on interpretation of statistical, demographic, environmental and other relevant information.

Required qualifications:
Post-secondary degree in urban planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related position;
Membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the Canadian Institute of Planners;
Extensive knowledge of local land use policies and regulations, environmental legislation, as well as provincial and federal legislation related to planning;
Knowledge in land-use planning, environmental protection, as well as analysis and synthesis of land use information;
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written;
Strong customer service skills;
High attention to detail with superior report writing capability;
Public presentation experience;
Graphic and mapping skills.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE received by 4:30 pm on the above closing date at careers@westkelownacity.ca and must be complete, including all qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

We thank all applicants for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.