Planner I Job at Westbank First Nation
Westbank First Nation
WFN fosters a workplace environment that is diverse, inclusive, collaborative, healthy, and reflective of syilx values and culture.
Planner I
Full Time
Who We Are
Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.
Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.
About this Opportunity
The Planner I performs a variety of pre-intermediate level professional and technical duties in the field of current and long-range planning; provides information and assistance to developers, the business community, WFN members and public on planning, zoning, land use, permits and development related matters. This position is often the first point of contact for developers and community investors. The Planner I performs a variety of professional planning duties such as reviewing minor land use and development applications to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and legislation; preparing reports, permits and laws; and assisting with policy development and coordinating public consultation.
Want to know more? You will…
- Review applications for residential, commercial, and industrial developments as it pertains to land use amendments and subdivision/development applications
- Evaluate alternatives and conformance with WFN laws; prepares and presents staff reports regarding such applications
- Review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding rezoning, land use amendments and development applications
- Ensure compliance of applications with WFN policies, laws and external agency requirements
- Conduct planning research, including preparing reports for capital projects
- Assist within the Planning Development in the preparation of long range and current planning policies, laws, amendments and reports
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or post-secondary degree in a related field
- Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred
- Public Participation Training Certification (IAP2) from the International Association for Public Participation
- Pre-intermediate level of planning experience in a first nation, local government setting or equivalent
- Experience with a variety of computer software programs such as the AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, ESRI Arcview (Version 10.0) is an asset.
- Criminal Record Check with results acceptable to WFN
Perks of Working at WFN:
- Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation
- Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account
- Municipal Pension Plan membership
- Access to Big White Season Passes (Summer & Winter)
- Employee Recognition Program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development
Application Details:
To learn more about Westbank First Nation please visit our website at https://www.wfn.ca.
All applications must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities page https://recruiting.ultipro.ca. Ensure you attach your cover letter and resume. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.
This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset
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