(1 year contract, preferably starting March/April, 2016)
ABOUT US
Located in southwestern BC, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is a local government federation consisting of four member municipalities (Lillooet, Pemberton, Squamish and Whistler) and four electoral areas. The region features some of the most spectacular forests, waterways, and mountains in the province and affords an endless range of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Headquartered in Pemberton, which is the approximate geographic centre of the region, the SLRD delivers a wide range of local, regional and sub-regional services to its residents.
 
ABOUT YOU
An accomplished planner, your experience demonstrates a solid understanding of the various facets of the profession.  You are experienced in managing a wide range of planning projects and development applications.  You can provide technical analysis of site and architectural plans and can perform complex project review.  You’re also well versed in land use policy and have contributed to the creation and revision of zoning bylaws, official community plans and other planning policy documents, ideally in a regional setting.  You are interested in working on agricultural planning and have a solid understanding of Agricultural Land Commission regulations and policies.

You’ve worked with professional teams under tight deadlines and are able to skillfully navigate the political process.  Writing complex policy reports and delivering public presentations comes easily to you.  You require minimal supervision, possess a positive can-do attitude and are able to tackle various planning challenges with competency and flair.

You possess a post-graduate degree in planning with a minimum of 5 years of progressive planning experience and are a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (or eligible for full membership).