The District of Sechelt is seeking an experienced planner with management experience to join our senior management team as our Director of Planning and Development. Life in Sechelt boasts a temperate West Coast climate, access to beautiful and varied land and marine environments, a wide range of community amenities and activities and a vibrant cultural scene. Residents enjoy outstanding “small town” quality of life with access to services both locally and via easy ferry access to BC’s Lower Mainland. The Director of Planning and Development plays a key leadership role at the District of Sechelt. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with other Directors, this position leads the Planning, Development, Bylaw Enforcement, and Building Teams to achieve the overall vision of the organization and the community.

The successful candidate will possess proven leadership in a local government environment; superior communication skills; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods required in the zoning and planning bylaws; extensive knowledge of community development, planning and building programs; working knowledge of relevant computer and GIS applications; and excellent organization skills. The successful candidate will create effective systems to manage work flow; lead a high performing team as a member of management; and manage union and exempt employee performance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with elected officials; clearly present written and verbal information; manage conflict; perform multiple duties simultaneously within deadlines; develop effective working relationships with employees, developers, council and the general public; and serve as the statutory Approving Officer for the District.

The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in planning, urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or a closely related field, preferably at the graduate level; membership with the Planning Institute of British Columbia; a minimum of five years as a senior manager in the Planning or Development Services field; an established progressive career in Planning and Development Services or a related field, preferably in the municipal environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and covering letter before 2:00 pm on December 12, 2016 to Breanne Ostrosky, Executive Assistant, by email to: hr@sechelt.ca or mail to: PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0.