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planning technician

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Planning Technician 1

Posted on June 05, 2025 by Employer details City of Burnaby

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Planning Technician 1Competition No: 2025-170Duration: Temporary Full TimeSalary: $6,200 - 6,460 - 6,730 - 7,011 - 7,319/month (2024 Rates)Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective AgreementLast Updated: 6/5/25This position works in the Development organizational unit. This is technical planning work involving the processing of subdivision, road closure, highway exchange and strata title applications and assisting a professional planner in the processing of rezoning applications. Concerning the former aspect of the work, an incumbent examines the applications to ensure compliance with the applicable By-laws and statutes and compatibility with current Municipal planning goals and objectives; coordinates the processing of such applications with other Municipal departments and external agencies concerned; suggests improvements and alternative proposals and prepares the requisite reports complete with recommendations for the review and approval of the immediate supervisor or department head. With reference to the latter aspect of the work an employee of this class acquires, assembles and presents the requisite background information to a professional planner who develops and presents appropriate recommendations. Effective communication including the ability to prepare concise written reports is essential in this role. The work involves considerable contact with developers, architects, land owners, Municipal staff and various other internal and external contacts in providing information, advice and assistance regarding matters related to the work. An incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgement and action within established guidelines, referring unusual matters and the more complex problems to a supervisor who reviews work performance on the basis of achievement of desired objectives and the quality and technical competence of services rendered. Performs related work as required.Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Driver?s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.This is a temporary full time position until May 23, 2026.Please apply online by June 16, 2025.We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contactedApply to this positionEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERVisit us at www.burnaby.ca