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The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is pleased to announce they are searching for a permanent
full-time Planner III to join their dedicated team. This position offers a salary range of $108,726.80
to $124,797.40 depending on experience, a pension, and a full range of benefits.
Purpose Statement:
The Planner III performs professional land use planning of a complex nature. Work involves applying
specialized knowledge for the design, preparation, and completion of current and long range
planning projects, with an emphasis on strategic policy development. The Planner III reviews land
use and development applications to ensure compliance with appropriate bylaws, policies,
legislation, and regulations, and prepares reports for the Board. The position administers third party
contracts and provides senior advisory supervision to Planner I/II staff.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Draft and implement Official Community Plans, Zoning Bylaws, Development Procedures,
and related bylaws and policies in alignment with BC statutes.
• Approve development permits and assist junior planning staff with applications and advice to
the public regarding land use inquiries.
• Review and process subdivision, Crown Land, and Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
applications in accordance with applicable legislation and Regional District practices.
• Provide project management for departmental and planning initiatives, including developing project budgets, overseeing tenders, managing timelines and deliverables, and verifying contract expenditures and compliance.
• Understand and interpret provincial legislation that may impact land use planning within the
RDKS, and work effectively with external regulatory bodies.
• Write and update departmental policies and procedures under the direction of the Director of
Development Services.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with RDKS member municipalities, other Regional
Districts, First Nations, and external stakeholders.
• Administer public hearings and community meetings.
• Prepare monthly reports and supporting documentation to Commissions, the Planning
Committee and Regional Board.
• Attend as required meetings of committee or external agencies for purposes of observation,
participation, and/or reporting to the Director.
• Research, draft, and prepare, as requested, outgoing correspondence on behalf of the
Director, Administrator, or Chair on matters related to land use planning.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by mail or email to the Regional District of
Kitimat-Stikine by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025. We appreciate your interest when applying
and advise that only candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
Work Environment:
• The position is based in Terrace, BC at the Regional District main office.
• Work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Full time workload of 35 hours a week, plus occasional overtime for community
engagement events and meetings on evenings and/or weekends.
• Duties entail site visits and field reviews.
• Meetings and workshops may require out-of-town and overnight travel given the Regional
District’s geographical area.
Director of Administration/Human Resources
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Suite 300 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue
Terrace, B.C. V8G 4E1
Email : hr@rdks.bc.ca
To apply for this job email your details to hr@rdks.bc.ca