PLNG O 27R - Island Planner
About the role
Posting Title
PLNG O 27R - Island Planner
Position Classification
Planning Officer R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2N8 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$85,563.87 - $97,594.99 annually. In addition to this you will also receive a Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA) of 3.3% added to your base salary.
Close Date
1/7/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs
Ministry Branch / Division
Islands Trust
Job Summary
The Team
Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government mandated to preserve and protect over 450 islands in the Salish Sea. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act in 1974, the Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, advocates on key environmental issues, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy. The Islands Trust works closely with First Nations and other agencies to accomplish its preserve and protect mandate.
Trust Council is the 26-member locally elected body that governs the Islands Trust, comprised of two local trustees from each of 12 local trust areas and two municipal trustees from Bowen Island. Along with a chairperson appointed by Trust Council, two elected trustees form a Local Trust Committee (LTC) to make land use decisions for each local trust area. Trust Council meets quarterly to discuss and act on matters affecting the entire Islands Trust Area, including setting the annual budget, adopting the Policy Statement, and establishing policies that guide the delivery of planning services.
The Role
The Island Planner is responsible for leadership, management and implementation of all planning activities to support one or more Local Trust Committees (LTCs) and their community commissions and committees within an assigned team or regional area of the Islands Trust. Reporting to a Regional Planning Manager (RPM), the Island Planner draws upon their comprehensive knowledge of planning practices, planning legislation, and professional experience, and works with a high degree of independence, acting as project managers for assigned projects and ensuring their timely completion. The Island Planner is also responsible for other planning related duties including: processing planning applications and referrals of varying complexity, preparing covenants and other legal documentation in consultation with Islands Trust legal advisors, and representing Islands Trust Local Planning Services at LTC meetings, with agencies and First Nations, and in other public and professional forums. The role requires commitment to Trust Council’s best practices for service delivery, community engagement, and reconciliation with First Nations.
Qualifications:
- A graduate degree in land use planning or a related field such as geography or environmental science;
- At least five (5) years’ of progressively responsible experience in the land use planning field, preferably within a local government context;
- Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:
- BC local government experience;
- Experience with relevant legislation and policies applicable to planning;
- Experience with planning theory and best practices, particularly as they apply to rural community planning;
- Experience working with First Nations on planning issues;
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and eligibility for PIBC registration;
- Experience leading an OCP review and processing complex rezoning applications;
- Experience managing third-party contracts and budgets within project parameters.
Provisos/Willingness Statements:
- Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Islands Trust.
- Must be willing to work overtime, including some evenings and weekends.
For questions regarding this position, please contact chutton@islandstrust.bc.ca**.**
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: YES – Please submit a cover letter. Statements made in the cover letter must be supported by your resume. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
PLNG O 27R - Island Planner
About the role
Posting Title
PLNG O 27R - Island Planner
Position Classification
Planning Officer R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2N8 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$85,563.87 - $97,594.99 annually. In addition to this you will also receive a Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA) of 3.3% added to your base salary.
Close Date
1/7/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs
Ministry Branch / Division
Islands Trust
Job Summary
The Team
Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government mandated to preserve and protect over 450 islands in the Salish Sea. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act in 1974, the Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, advocates on key environmental issues, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy. The Islands Trust works closely with First Nations and other agencies to accomplish its preserve and protect mandate.
Trust Council is the 26-member locally elected body that governs the Islands Trust, comprised of two local trustees from each of 12 local trust areas and two municipal trustees from Bowen Island. Along with a chairperson appointed by Trust Council, two elected trustees form a Local Trust Committee (LTC) to make land use decisions for each local trust area. Trust Council meets quarterly to discuss and act on matters affecting the entire Islands Trust Area, including setting the annual budget, adopting the Policy Statement, and establishing policies that guide the delivery of planning services.
The Role
The Island Planner is responsible for leadership, management and implementation of all planning activities to support one or more Local Trust Committees (LTCs) and their community commissions and committees within an assigned team or regional area of the Islands Trust. Reporting to a Regional Planning Manager (RPM), the Island Planner draws upon their comprehensive knowledge of planning practices, planning legislation, and professional experience, and works with a high degree of independence, acting as project managers for assigned projects and ensuring their timely completion. The Island Planner is also responsible for other planning related duties including: processing planning applications and referrals of varying complexity, preparing covenants and other legal documentation in consultation with Islands Trust legal advisors, and representing Islands Trust Local Planning Services at LTC meetings, with agencies and First Nations, and in other public and professional forums. The role requires commitment to Trust Council’s best practices for service delivery, community engagement, and reconciliation with First Nations.
Qualifications:
- A graduate degree in land use planning or a related field such as geography or environmental science;
- At least five (5) years’ of progressively responsible experience in the land use planning field, preferably within a local government context;
- Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:
- BC local government experience;
- Experience with relevant legislation and policies applicable to planning;
- Experience with planning theory and best practices, particularly as they apply to rural community planning;
- Experience working with First Nations on planning issues;
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and eligibility for PIBC registration;
- Experience leading an OCP review and processing complex rezoning applications;
- Experience managing third-party contracts and budgets within project parameters.
Provisos/Willingness Statements:
- Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Islands Trust.
- Must be willing to work overtime, including some evenings and weekends.
For questions regarding this position, please contact chutton@islandstrust.bc.ca**.**
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: YES – Please submit a cover letter. Statements made in the cover letter must be supported by your resume. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.