Planner ; Housing

This position works in the Housing, Homelessness and Social Infrastructure organizational unit. This is professional planning work of moderate complexity involving the application of specialized knowledge in the investigation and analysis of matters related to planning studies and planning programs for the City’s Housing Program. The work involves the development and implementation of housing policies and programs, including the subject area of Tenant Assistance;

planning, coordinating, administering and delivery of the program’s services; conducting investigations and studies; liaison with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, including on the topic of housing agreements and grants; prepares a variety of related reports, analyses and correspondence and establishes and maintains files and records; and represents the City and/or department at various meetings and on a variety of committees.

An employee of a position in this class may, while on special assignments, exercise supervision over a limited number of non-professional subordinates. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Planning or related discipline with some experience in the planning profession, membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or Canadian Institute of Planners is desirable; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and objectives of urban and regional planning; of governmental and legal procedures for Municipal planning developments and of the City's by-laws relative to planning activities;

and of the theory and practices of a major discipline applicable to planning. Sound knowledge of economics, Municipal finance and sociology as applied to urban planning; of the current literature, trends and developments in the areas of housing; and of standard statistical techniques and research methodology. Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in a written or graphic manner;

to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide range of internal and external contacts; to perform moderately complex technical research and prepare reports thereon; to supervise staff assigned to work on special assignments; and to act in a liaison capacity coordinating the work of the special assignment group with that of the sections in the department and externally, with City officials and other interested groups.

Please apply online by March 5, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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.