PLANNING ASSISTANT – PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Maternity Leave One-Year Temporary Position

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development Services, the Planning Assistant will be a customer-focused self-starter and team player with knowledge of municipal planning.
The Planning Assistant will be involved in a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the review and processing of applications and studies conducted by the Planning Department and managing the City’s ArcGIS mapping system. The Planning Assistant will:
 
• Have knowledge of land-use planning principles and Provincial legislation regarding land use and development; 
• Be responsible for the preliminary processing of all applications for zoning, subdivision, development variances and development permits;
• Assist the public by providing information relating to land use controls and application procedures;
• Be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, Subdivision Development Servicing Bylaw, other relevant regulations and utility locations;
• Assist the Manager of Planning and Development with the preparation of bylaws and reports on matters related to zoning, subdivision, building, and development;
• Update the City’s ArcGIS mapping system with as-built utility information and surveys as needed and produce maps for administrative staff and the public;
• Be proficient in computer use, including word processing, spreadsheets, ArcGIS 9.3 (ArcView license) and Auto-Cad;
• Perform other duties as required.

Applicants should outline their training and experience relevant to this position. Completion of a Planning Degree or related program is preferred, but a range of training and experience will be considered.

This is a CUPE Local 2087 bargaining position, offering a competitive rate and benefit package.

Submit your resume to:
City of Rossland,
Box 1179,
1899 Columbia Avenue,
Rossland, BC
V0G 1Y0,
Attention: Mike Maturo,
email: mikematuro@rossland.ca
Phone: 250-362-2325 Fax: 250 362-5451

Closing date for applications is Monday, February 1, 2010 at 4:00 PM.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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