Planner 1 at City of Surrey

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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope

We are looking to add a Planner 1 to our team of passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative multidisciplinary professionals. The Planner 1 will play a key role on our Development Planning team. If you are interested in a career that offers challenge and opportunities, we encourage you to keep reading. The successful candidates will work closely with our team processing a variety of development applications with intermediate complexity.
Responsibilities

You will use your knowledge and expertise of the land development application process in reviewing applications and providing guidance to applicants.
You are able to conduct research and provide analysis on a wide range of planning subjects with minimal supervision.
Your ability to communicate and present to stakeholders will be essential as you liaise with individuals at all levels.
You have professional writing skills and will correspond with members of the public, senior management, and other stakeholders in the development application process.
Other duties may include conducting site inspections, preparing minor text amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and researching and analyzing specific planning issues.
Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in planning or in a related discipline with supplementary courses recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners as fulfilling the requirement for membership and 4 years of professional planning experience. OR
A master's degree in planning or a related discipline and two (2) years¿ professional planning experience.
Significant urban planning experience at the Associate Planner level is considered a strong asset.
Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is an asset.
A valid and unrestricted driver's license is an asset.

Applicants under consideration will be able to demonstrate:
Effective communication skills both orally and in report writing and correspondence.
Able to work in a team-based environment and maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside of your immediate team.
Strong leadership and ability to mentor and guide junior level planning professionals.
An ability to provide the highest level of customer service to both members of the public and internal staff.
Solid working knowledge of municipal urban planning principles and practices.
Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Grade: 31
Hourly Rate: $55.86 (2024 Rate) Pay Steps Hourly Rates Step 1 $55.86 Step 2 (6 months) $58.40 Step 3 (18 months) $60.82 Step 4 (30 months) $63.35
Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 25, 2025.
Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community