Coquitlam is home to over 141,000 people and is a diverse and vibrant, urban centre. We are committed to carefully managing the City’s future while continuing to deliver the highest level of service to the community through leadership, sustainability and innovation.

Planner 2
Regular Full – Time

We are seeking the expertise of a highly motivated and committed planning professional to join the City’s Planning and Development team.  The Planner 2 will act as liaison between the Planning Department and various senior government officials and the public, and provide various planning groups, committees and Council with technical and professional expertise and guidance.  The Planner 2 prepares bylaw amendments and Council reports, leads projects and recommends policies to the General Manager, Planning and Development for Council consideration, and may supervise other technical or professional employees.  The Planner 2 exercises considerable independent judgement in developing, completing and administering programs and projects.

Working as a part of the Community Planning team, you will be involved in developing planning policies that respond to a range of community issues and are completed in tight timeframes.  This position will also help develop and implement politically sensitive public consultation processes that inform planning policies, and in conjunction with the Manager and more senior level staff, present planning process results and recommended policies to Council and their Committees.  Our ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning, policies, rules, regulations, bylaws, objectives and legislation governing Planning and Development Department operations.  Proven experience in land use visions and plans, for urban infill and greenfield sites, transit-oriented development, urban design, heritage conservation and social planning will also be considered an asset.  The ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, consultants and the public will be key to the success of this position.

Ideally you have 3 to 5 years’ progressive experience in the field, possess a University graduation in an appropriate discipline, and have a graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning. Membership or eligibility for membership in a professional association representing an area of planning specialization may also be required (e.g. Landscape Architect Association), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License is required.

In addition to a CUPE hourly rate of $43.62-51.64 plus a competitive benefits package, earned day off program, you can anticipate a lively and fast-paced environment.  Please submit a résumé and covering letter, citing reference number:  #2015-101303 by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 to: