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Municipality: District of Mission This posting closed on

January 23, 2017
at 4:30 PM
Job ID: 40-2016-54 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)
Department: Development Services
Job Description: Our Planning Division of the Development Services Department is seeking a dynamic individual to join our multi-disciplinary team. As a mid-level professional Planner, you are engaged in a variety of planning functions where you will apply your sound knowledge of planning theory in both the development and policy planning disciplines.
Duties: You will be responsible to coordinate and process a range of development applications including development permits, re-zonings, Official Community Plan amendments, and subdivisions; liaise with municipal and other government agencies; provide information and respond to queries from internal and external sources; prepare reports for Council with recommendations; research, analyze, prepare and conduct intermediate planning studies and research projects; develop growth projections and plans for industrial, commercial, residential and other areas of land use.
Educational Requirements: In addition to a bachelor???s degree in geography, community planning, or related field supplemented by urban/community planning courses and two-three years??? experience in municipal planning, the ideal candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills, and will work well with the development community, elected officials and the public.
Skill Requirements: We are seeking an individual with a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment. A strong knowledge of the Local Government Act, Land Title Act and the Community Charter as they relate to local development is required; membership in CIP is preferred.
Salary: The 2016 rate for this full-time CUPE position is $40.81 per hour (70 hours biweekly) plus an excellent benefit package. We also offer a 9-day fortnight schedule (extended hours for 9 days and 1 day off every two weeks).
Additional Information: Those interested are asked to find out more details about the duties of this position and Mission, BC at www.mission.ca/careers. If this challenging career opportunity is for you, please submit a detailed resume, along with a cover letter indicating how you meet the qualifications and send it, quoting competition #40-2016-54, no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 23, 2017 to resumes@mission.ca.
Web Address: mission.ca
Address: 8645 Stave Lake Street, Box 20
Mission BC V2V 4L9
E-mail: resumes@mission.ca
Fax: 604-826-1363
Opening Date: December 29, 2016 08:30 AM
Closing Date: January 23, 2017 04:30 PM

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