Community Planner II

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓.

There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people.

Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit

Reporting to the Lands Director, the Community Planner II (Lands) is responsible for planning for the present and future use and stewardship of Musqueam reserve lands. This position also supports lands governance initiatives, including implementation of the Musqueam Land Code through development of Musqueam laws, policies, and procedures.

The Community Planner (Lands) is responsible for a wide range of initiatives including researching, analyzing, preparing and updating land use plans, development plans, and other planning initiatives for Musqueam reserve lands. The Community Planner II (Lands) is also responsible for leading review and assessment of development applications including complex plan amendments, rezoning and development permits for housing, community initiatives, and economic development on Musqueam reserve lands.

The Community Planner II (Lands) works with the Musqueam Lands Governance Office as the regulator of Musqueam’s permitting and approvals processes.

Land use and development on Musqueam reserve lands is governed through the Musqueam Land Code and Musqueam laws, bylaws, and plans. Musqueam values, traditions, and protocols are also integral to lands governance.

There are three related areas of planning in Musqueam: community planning; planning for Musqueam reserve lands; and planning for wider Musqueam territory.

Community Planner II (Lands) may be required to support the other areas of planning work, as assigned by the Senior Community Planner.