Student Planner- Long Range
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch
Planning and Development Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
$28.77 per hour plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits and sick leave with vacation pay prorated
Hours Per Week
35
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
February 3, 2026
We are accepting applications for two full-time Planner – Long Range students to join our team for a four-month term beginning in May. Reporting to the Manager Long Range Planning and Sustainability, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Assisting with gathering and analyzing data for various long-range planning and sustainability projects (e.g. local area plan, climate action, adaptation planning, transportation planning);
Supporting the development of community engagement strategies for long-range planning, climate change, and sustainability initiatives (e.g. energy efficiency rebate programs, local area plan);
Under the supervision of the manager, drafting reports, briefing memos, and other correspondence on long-range planning, climate change, and sustainability projects;
Conducting data and policy analysis to inform policy recommendations;
Collaborating with various internal departments, under the Manager's guidance, to build effective working relationships;
Assisting with creating informative and visual materials for public distribution and update planning project information on the CVRD website;
Supporting staff with project scoping and execution;
Assisting in researching and preparing grant applications (e.g. active transportation, climate initiatives);
Contributing to the implementation of ongoing climate change programs and initiatives;
Performing other duties as assigned.
Our ideal candidate is:
Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in Planning, or a Master’s degree program in Planning, with at least one year of full-time studies completed;
An analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, project management, business planning, and risk management skills;
A strong communicator with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships and provide effective messaging verbally and in writing;
Organized with the ability to manage a workload independently, ensuring accountability for deliverables while adhering to work plans and timelines;
Familiar with provincial legislation relevant to the role, including the Local Government Act and the Climate Change Accountability Act;
Familiar with local government operations, planning regulations and tools including Official Community Plans, zoning bylaws, and the procedures for bylaw amendments;
Aware of provincial, regional, and corporate programs, policies, and best practices concerning environmental, regional planning, and corporate strategic planning matters;
Familiar with sustainability principles, including nature-based solutions, equity, and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
A strong researcher with the ability to evaluate basic public datasets and perform essential data analysis tasks, linking data and policy to provide a broader context;
An advanced user of Microsoft Office 365 with strong skills in Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
NOTE: Applicants must be returning to an educational institution upon completion of employment to be eligible for this opportunity.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.
Student Planner- Long Range
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch
Planning and Development Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
$28.77 per hour plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits and sick leave with vacation pay prorated
Hours Per Week
35
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
February 3, 2026
We are accepting applications for two full-time Planner – Long Range students to join our team for a four-month term beginning in May. Reporting to the Manager Long Range Planning and Sustainability, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Assisting with gathering and analyzing data for various long-range planning and sustainability projects (e.g. local area plan, climate action, adaptation planning, transportation planning);
Supporting the development of community engagement strategies for long-range planning, climate change, and sustainability initiatives (e.g. energy efficiency rebate programs, local area plan);
Under the supervision of the manager, drafting reports, briefing memos, and other correspondence on long-range planning, climate change, and sustainability projects;
Conducting data and policy analysis to inform policy recommendations;
Collaborating with various internal departments, under the Manager's guidance, to build effective working relationships;
Assisting with creating informative and visual materials for public distribution and update planning project information on the CVRD website;
Supporting staff with project scoping and execution;
Assisting in researching and preparing grant applications (e.g. active transportation, climate initiatives);
Contributing to the implementation of ongoing climate change programs and initiatives;
Performing other duties as assigned.
Our ideal candidate is:
Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in Planning, or a Master’s degree program in Planning, with at least one year of full-time studies completed;
An analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, project management, business planning, and risk management skills;
A strong communicator with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships and provide effective messaging verbally and in writing;
Organized with the ability to manage a workload independently, ensuring accountability for deliverables while adhering to work plans and timelines;
Familiar with provincial legislation relevant to the role, including the Local Government Act and the Climate Change Accountability Act;
Familiar with local government operations, planning regulations and tools including Official Community Plans, zoning bylaws, and the procedures for bylaw amendments;
Aware of provincial, regional, and corporate programs, policies, and best practices concerning environmental, regional planning, and corporate strategic planning matters;
Familiar with sustainability principles, including nature-based solutions, equity, and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
A strong researcher with the ability to evaluate basic public datasets and perform essential data analysis tasks, linking data and policy to provide a broader context;
An advanced user of Microsoft Office 365 with strong skills in Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
NOTE: Applicants must be returning to an educational institution upon completion of employment to be eligible for this opportunity.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.