Planning Technician (RFT)
About the role
Job Number:
J0326-0503
Job Title:
Planning Technician (RFT)
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Date Posted:
March 13, 2026
Closing Date:
March 19, 2026
Job Category:
Planning
Branch/Location Office:
City Hall
City:
Port Moody
Province / State:
British Columbia
Salary Range:
$41.35 - $44.48/Hour
The City of Port Moody is seeking a Planning Technician with strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement to support the Planning team to process a range of development applications. This includes plan checking and reviewing applications such as Tree Management and Patio Permits. The position involves coordinating multiple internal and external requirements and ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within prescribed timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Support the processing of a range of development applications (rezoning, subdivision, development permit and development variance permit applications)
- Review applications
- Respond to planning related public enquiries, providing zoning and Official Community Plan information and interpretation
- Provide information on development applications to senior staff, staff in other departments, external agencies, and applicants
- Assist with special planning projects, including researching related issues
- Assist with the development of new policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and responsive
Basic Qualifications:
- University degree or technical diploma from a recognized institution in a related field
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of related experience
- Eligible for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia and the Canadian Institute of Planners
- A sound knowledge of community planning and urban design theories, practices, principles and processes
- Experience researching and preparing community plans and policies
- Experience processing various kinds of development applications
- Experience reviewing architectural drawings and providing critical commentary
- Project management experience
- Ability to make independent decisions and use creativity to resolve issues
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check as well as a satisfactory driver's abstract.
The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities and, for some positions, remote work opportunities.
About City of Port Moody
The City of Port Moody is a growing community of 34,000 residents located 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver at the head of the Burrard Inlet and just steps from seaside parks, mountain trails and lakes. To achieve our mission of providing services that enhance the quality of life for all of our residents, we are looking for motivated individuals to complement our team.
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Planning Technician (RFT)
About the role
Job Number:
J0326-0503
Job Title:
Planning Technician (RFT)
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Date Posted:
March 13, 2026
Closing Date:
March 19, 2026
Job Category:
Planning
Branch/Location Office:
City Hall
City:
Port Moody
Province / State:
British Columbia
Salary Range:
$41.35 - $44.48/Hour
The City of Port Moody is seeking a Planning Technician with strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement to support the Planning team to process a range of development applications. This includes plan checking and reviewing applications such as Tree Management and Patio Permits. The position involves coordinating multiple internal and external requirements and ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within prescribed timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Support the processing of a range of development applications (rezoning, subdivision, development permit and development variance permit applications)
- Review applications
- Respond to planning related public enquiries, providing zoning and Official Community Plan information and interpretation
- Provide information on development applications to senior staff, staff in other departments, external agencies, and applicants
- Assist with special planning projects, including researching related issues
- Assist with the development of new policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and responsive
Basic Qualifications:
- University degree or technical diploma from a recognized institution in a related field
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of related experience
- Eligible for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia and the Canadian Institute of Planners
- A sound knowledge of community planning and urban design theories, practices, principles and processes
- Experience researching and preparing community plans and policies
- Experience processing various kinds of development applications
- Experience reviewing architectural drawings and providing critical commentary
- Project management experience
- Ability to make independent decisions and use creativity to resolve issues
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check as well as a satisfactory driver's abstract.
The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities and, for some positions, remote work opportunities.
About City of Port Moody
The City of Port Moody is a growing community of 34,000 residents located 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver at the head of the Burrard Inlet and just steps from seaside parks, mountain trails and lakes. To achieve our mission of providing services that enhance the quality of life for all of our residents, we are looking for motivated individuals to complement our team.