Planning Technician

Overview

Replacement Temporary, Full-Time Planning Technician. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. The West Vancouver Current Planning and Urban Design group is seeking a Replacement Temporary Full-Time Planning Technician to join our highly qualified team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Current Planning and Urban Design, primarily working on current (development) planning initiatives and projects.

• answer enquiries and provide information to the public, developers, and other contacts regarding Zoning, Official Community Plan, and other land use and related matters; communicate with applicants regarding municipal procedural requirements and applications
• manage review and processing of minor development proposals including interdepartmental staff reviews, applicant communication, neighbourhood notification, webpage updates, and permit drafting
• prepare written materials and recommendations for senior staff regarding development applications and enquiries
• perform a variety of research tasks for planning projects including compiling and analyzing data, performing calculations, estimates, and projections; and preparing narrative, statistical and graphic reports
• perform other related duties as required

The successful candidate will hold a university degree in planning, or with courses in planning, or in a related discipline (such as geography, architecture, the social sciences) and related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. They are also required to possess a valid BC Drivers’ Licence.

The successful candidate is required to supply a Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.

Note:

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on West Net.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary, Full-Time

Hours Of Work: 35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate Of Pay: $43.55 per hour (2025 rates) [This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.]

Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at  to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.