Top Benefits
About the role
Lake Country is the Province’s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes’ drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes’ drive), residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
##Planner
Casual Term Vacancy
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Planner (up to 35 hours per week) based in Lake Country, BC. This is a casual term position for approximately 6 months.
Reporting to the Manager of Planning (Long Range) and Manager of Current Planning you will provide research, analytical, report writing, presentation services respecting policy development, land use planning projects, and land use applications.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Formulating policies respecting the development of land which are articulated in a variety of planning documents including Official Community Plans;
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Preparing land use planning studies utilizing a variety of formats;
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Working collaboratively with District staff to make submissions to Council and other affected public and private agencies, and with committees and above named groups respecting land use in the community.
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Preparing correspondence in relation to public enquiries, development applications;
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Performing other related duties as required.
More About You To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of a diploma in Planning (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years’ work experience in Planning. Additionally, you will be a member or be eligible for membership in the Planning Institute of BC. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License, Class 5 is required.
As our ideal candidate, you have strong communication and presentation skills. You have thorough knowledge of related Acts and Regulations and the planning process in British Columbia. You have demonstrated organizational, problem solving, research and writing.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
About the Benefits
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You will receive a competitive salary of $47.61 per hour (2025 wage rate). More qualified candidates could be compensated at senior position based on education and experience to the satisfaction of the District;
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You will also receive 17.4% in lieu of all benefits;
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A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture;
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Remote work may be available for the right candidate.
For a detailed job description, and more information about Lake Country please visit the District’s website atwww.lakecountry.bc.ca.
Applications will be receivedUntil 4:00 pm on March 26th, 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AT****WWW.LAKECOUNTRY.BC.CA
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contactinghr@lakecountry.bc.ca
Job Description
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
About District of Lake Country
The District of Lake Country is located near the centre of the Okanagan Valley and is made up of four distinct neighbourhood communities: Oyama, Winfield, Carr's Landing and Okanagan Centre. Lake Country is a beautiful, unique place, rich in its own cultural history.
The District was incorporated as a municipality on May 2, 1995. Shortly after incorporation, a referendum was held and the residents decided to maintain their four, distinct neighbourhood communities. The result was the formation of the only municipality in British Columbia that currently utilizes a neighbourhood constituency system. This allows each of the four neighbourhood communities to elect one Councillor, with the mayor and two councillors-at-large being elected by all the residents of the District.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Lake Country is the Province’s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes’ drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes’ drive), residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
##Planner
Casual Term Vacancy
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Planner (up to 35 hours per week) based in Lake Country, BC. This is a casual term position for approximately 6 months.
Reporting to the Manager of Planning (Long Range) and Manager of Current Planning you will provide research, analytical, report writing, presentation services respecting policy development, land use planning projects, and land use applications.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-
Formulating policies respecting the development of land which are articulated in a variety of planning documents including Official Community Plans;
-
Preparing land use planning studies utilizing a variety of formats;
-
Working collaboratively with District staff to make submissions to Council and other affected public and private agencies, and with committees and above named groups respecting land use in the community.
-
Preparing correspondence in relation to public enquiries, development applications;
-
Performing other related duties as required.
More About You To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of a diploma in Planning (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years’ work experience in Planning. Additionally, you will be a member or be eligible for membership in the Planning Institute of BC. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License, Class 5 is required.
As our ideal candidate, you have strong communication and presentation skills. You have thorough knowledge of related Acts and Regulations and the planning process in British Columbia. You have demonstrated organizational, problem solving, research and writing.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
About the Benefits
-
You will receive a competitive salary of $47.61 per hour (2025 wage rate). More qualified candidates could be compensated at senior position based on education and experience to the satisfaction of the District;
-
You will also receive 17.4% in lieu of all benefits;
-
A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture;
-
Remote work may be available for the right candidate.
For a detailed job description, and more information about Lake Country please visit the District’s website atwww.lakecountry.bc.ca.
Applications will be receivedUntil 4:00 pm on March 26th, 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AT****WWW.LAKECOUNTRY.BC.CA
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contactinghr@lakecountry.bc.ca
Job Description
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
About District of Lake Country
The District of Lake Country is located near the centre of the Okanagan Valley and is made up of four distinct neighbourhood communities: Oyama, Winfield, Carr's Landing and Okanagan Centre. Lake Country is a beautiful, unique place, rich in its own cultural history.
The District was incorporated as a municipality on May 2, 1995. Shortly after incorporation, a referendum was held and the residents decided to maintain their four, distinct neighbourhood communities. The result was the formation of the only municipality in British Columbia that currently utilizes a neighbourhood constituency system. This allows each of the four neighbourhood communities to elect one Councillor, with the mayor and two councillors-at-large being elected by all the residents of the District.