Planning Technician
RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER•Whistler, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Planning Technician within the Climate Action, Planning and Development Services division. This role reports to the Manager of Development Planning and involves processing less complex development applications, coordinating statutory notices, conducting research and analysis, responding to public inquiries, and preparing reports for Council and committees. The position supports development planning processes in a vibrant destination resort community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or a related discipline (Urban design, Landscape Architecture or Geography)
- 1-3 years of experience in a professional planning role
- Ability to read maps and plans
- Ability to review, analyze and make recommendations on development applications including development variance permit, delegated development permit, sign permit, and business licence
- Strong ability to conduct research, compile data, analyze information and make recommendations
- Proficient with Microsoft 365
- Ability to learn new and changing technology
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively manage several files and projects at once
- Ability to exercise critical thinking
- Ability to make sound recommendations through clearly articulated written and oral presentations
- Ability to interact effectively, courteously, and professionally with the public, development planning applicants and other municipal staff
- Commitment to promoting a diverse and equitable workplace
- Commitment to contributing to a positive team environment
- Valid BC class 5 driver’s license
- Satisfactory driver’s abstract
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a research assistant
- Internship experience
- Related volunteer work
- Knowledge of the Whistler resort community
- Knowledge of municipal bylaws and regulations
- Knowledge of community engagement techniques
Responsibilities
- Process less complex development applications
- Coordinate statutory notices for the department
- Provide research, data collection, review and analysis
- Respond to public inquiries
- Prepare and present reports to Council and other committees
- Support development planning processes
- Read maps and plans
- Review, analyze and make recommendations on development applications including development variance permit, delegated development permit, sign permit, and business licence
- Conduct research, compile data, analyze information and make recommendations
- Interact effectively, courteously, and professionally with the public, development planning applicants and other municipal staff
Benefits
- 72 hours bi-weekly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
