Planning Assistant (Full-Time) Municipality: Fraser Valley Regional District This posting closed on May 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: #2010-22 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Planning Job Description: The Fraser Valley Regional District is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time position of Planning Assistant to work in our Forward Planning Division. Under the supervision of the Manager of Forward Plans the primary duties of the Planning Assistant are to provide reliable research to support planning projects, administrative and technical support to the planning staff, coordination of planning process and events, liaison with community groups, and communications between Planning, Building, and Administrative staff, as well as Provincial Officials. Educational Requirements: • Post Secondary education, preferably a diploma or degree related to Planning, or comparable local government experience, plus administrative experience in Planning, Legal, Local Government or a similar environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skill Requirements: • Working knowledge or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of standard planning, building and engineering nomenclature, and map compilation and interpretation. • Working knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of land title and registry procedures and the administration of real property; and familiarity with folio information such as BC Assessment data and the use of a land based property information system. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly, and write in a clear, concise and creative manner. • Experience with electronic tracking process and software. • Excellent computer skills, with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience with publishing software. • Must be in possession of a valid, unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Salary: The wage rate for this bargaining unit position is $24.64 per hour (post probation wage) plus a comprehensive benefit package and pension plan. Additional Information: If you are interested in this position, please submit a detailed resume, along with a cover letter, indicating your qualifications, by 4:30 p.m. on May 25, 2010 to jobs@fvrd.bc.ca or fax, confidentially, to 604-702-5461. If you wish further information please contact J. Mikuska at 604-702-5000 or toll free (in B.C.) at 1-800-528-0061. Web Address: www.fvrd.bc.ca Address: 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 E-mail: jmikuska@fvrd.bc.ca Fax: 604-702-5461 Opening Date: May 10, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 25, 2010 04:30 PM Attachments for Planning Assistant (Full-Time) Attachment Type Size Job Description Job Posting 28 KB Back