Assistant Planner at District of West Vancouver

ASSISTANT PLANNER

(Permanent, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Planning, Development and Environment Services Department has an opening for a permanent, full-time Assistant Planner. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Community Planning & Sustainability, the Assistant Planner is responsible for supporting a range of planning projects related to land use, sustainability, housing, design, and other related topics and issues.

This position will be responsible for a variety of assignments including:

• Performing research and technical work for a variety of projects;
• Responding to public enquiries and participating in community engagement;
• Conducting detailed planning analyses and investigations;
• Assisting supervisors and more senior staff in the preparation of studies and materials;
• Compiling data, performing calculations, and analyzing surveys;
• Preparing narrative, statistical and illustrated reports;
• Representing the department with presentations, at meetings, and on committees, and;
• Performing other related duties as required.
  
  

The preferred candidate will possess: considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and current literature, trends, and developments in the field; thorough knowledge of research techniques; the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data; thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite; and the skills to effectively present results and conclusions in a variety of multimedia.

The preferred candidate will also possess the ability to: plan, organize and carry out projects independently and as part of a cross-functional team; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff; provide timely and effective customer service; and, communicate effective orally and in writing.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, post-graduate degree, or other recognized diploma in planning in addition to professional work experience in urban planning; or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-Time

Hours Of Work

35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate Of Pay

$47.25 per hour

This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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