Description
Regular Full-Time – Pay Grade 12 ($41.00 - $43.48/hour – 2024 Rates)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
Interested in shaping the future of Oak Bay? The Community Building and Planning Services department seeks a Planning Technician to join our team and play a vital role in guiding the development and preservation of the community. From processing land use applications to engaging with residents, you'll be at the center of impactful projects that directly influence the character and growth of the District.
The Planning Technician performs planning tasks under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Building and Planning Services. Responsibilities include answering public enquiries, reviewing building permit applications for compliance with zoning regulations and processing certain types of land use applications., and assembling, collating, and analyzing data.
Our ideal candidate has completed a diploma or degree in planning or a related discipline with three years of related experience, preferably in a municipal government environment, as well as experience in the use of recognized office software, including Tempest Prospero, iCompass, Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam and GIS viewers, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is considered an asset. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness
classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
We want to hear from you if you are qualified and thrive on the challenges this position has to offer. Please apply in confidence, with a resume and cover letter, by 4:30 p.m. on April 23, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.