Junior Planner

Junior Planner Position

Capital Region Service Commission – Planning & Development Division

Capital Region Service Commission (CRSC) is a Regional Service Commission providing a variety of Planning, Development and Building Inspection services in the Central New Brunswick area. We provide services to 10 new Municipal entities and a large Rural District. Our offices are based in Fredericton. We provide a very competitive wage and benefit package to our employees.

CRSC is seeking a Planner, reporting to the Commission’s Director of Programs in its Fredericton office.

 Responsibilities include:

• Developing rural plans for the Rural District as well as municipalities;
• Consulting with the public & liaising with government departments;
• Preparing zoning confirmation & compliance letters;
• Preparing public information concerning rural plans & land-use planning;
• Drafting & reviewing background reports as part of developing rural plans;
• Leading working groups for rural plans;
• Liaising with rural district advisory committee as well as municipal councils;
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Programs.

Applicants must have:

• A degree in planning or related program from a recognized university;
• A full or provisional membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) association or eligible to be a member;
• Valid NB Class 5 driver’s license or provincial equivalent;
• Familiarity with development approvals process, sustainable community design, and stakeholder engagement and planning policy;
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary teamwork;
• Strong communication, report writing, organization and interpersonal skills.

The CRSC offers:

• Salary will be based on education and experience. Expected salary range: $79,250.00 to $96,000.00.
• Comprehensive health & pension benefits package
• Staff development opportunities
• Paid time off

Salary will be based on education & experience. Please state your salary expectations. Written and spoken competence in English is required. Some evening and weekend work required. Applications must be received by email at mstone@capitalrsc.ca with a subject title ‘Junior Planner Application’ or by fax (506)457-4896, or in person at our office at 860 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB on or before March 21, 2025 @ 4pm.