Senior Planning Officer
About the role
Senior Planning Officer
Full Time
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) invites qualified applicants to apply for the permanent, full-time position of Senior Planning Officer located in Williams Lake, BC. A copy of the job description is attached for reference.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Manager of Planning Services the Senior Planning Officer will be responsible for managing and leading long-range planning projects; the review and the rewrite of Official Community Plans and the development of special planning projects. Other components of this role also include the interpretation and application of bylaws, policies and guidelines, implementation of long-range planning initiatives, and data collection and analysis.
Education, Experience and Qualifications Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Planning, or closely related field (Master’s Degree would be preferred)
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Certification with the Canadian Institute of Planners
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Experience working within a local government setting
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Strong written and verbal communication skills are a requirement
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Experience in developing long-range and special planning projects
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Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with the public, elected officials, and stakeholders
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A dynamic and energetic leader to carry-out and facilitate group discussions at workshops, open houses and public meetings
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Effective public engagement methods and public speaking skills are essential
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Proficiency in graphic presentation and map making skills are necessary
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Must maintain a valid Driver’s license and the ability to travel in all weather conditions
Wage: This is a full-time BCGEU position. The current rate of pay is $48.01 per hour plus benefits. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply.
Work Site Location: The successful candidate will work out of the Cariboo Regional District office located at Suite D, 180 3rd Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC. Travel within the regional district will be required; the successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Hours of Work: This position works a 9-day fortnight schedule, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break with every other Monday off. On occasion the incumbent may be required to work a non-standard schedule to accommodate the attendance of evening meetings or for presentations.
Qualified candidates wishing to apply and looking for a detailed job description please visit www.cariboord.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Applications must be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. When submitting an application via email, please quote Competition #25-20.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
Bernice Crowe, Manager of Human Resources
Cariboo Regional District
Suite D - 180 North Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.ca/careers
Are you interested in relocating but want to know more about why you should make the move to the Cariboo? Learn more about our fulfilling communities, long trails and everyday play before you make the move: www.cariboord.ca/makethemove
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset
About Cariboo Regional District
Who We Are The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) spans both municipal and rural boundaries to deliver services to wide areas with common needs. The services offered by the regional district are varied, and include services like fire protection, recreation, library, waste management and utility systems.
Incorporation The CRD is a regional government that functions independently of the provincial government. It was incorporated in 1968. The CRD consists of 12 electoral areas and four incorporated member municipalities, including Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, and Wells. The Cariboo Regional District presently serves an estimated population of just over 60,000 residents, based on the 2011 population census.
Location Located in the BC Central Interior, the Cariboo Regional District straddles Highway 97 from 70 Mile in the south to five kilometres south of Hixon in the north, from the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Coastal Mountains in the west. The region covers an area of 80,262 square kilometres.
Governance A Board of Directors formed by 12 Electoral Area Directors and four Municipal Directors governs the Cariboo Regional District. The Electoral Area Directors are elected directly by area voters and Municipal Directors are appointed by their Council. All directors serve for a four year term. Every year, the Board of Directors selects its own Chair, and appoints members to sit on committees that deal with various regional concerns.
The Board of Directors has the responsibility to act in one clear voice for the corporate interests of all residents of the Cariboo Regional District. The Board must also respond to the needs of the many different constituencies within the Regional District, determine the appropriate tax consequences for delivering needed services, and communicate with taxpayers on what services will be provided and how they will be delivered.
Senior Planning Officer
About the role
Senior Planning Officer
Full Time
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) invites qualified applicants to apply for the permanent, full-time position of Senior Planning Officer located in Williams Lake, BC. A copy of the job description is attached for reference.
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Manager of Planning Services the Senior Planning Officer will be responsible for managing and leading long-range planning projects; the review and the rewrite of Official Community Plans and the development of special planning projects. Other components of this role also include the interpretation and application of bylaws, policies and guidelines, implementation of long-range planning initiatives, and data collection and analysis.
Education, Experience and Qualifications Required:
-
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, or closely related field (Master’s Degree would be preferred)
-
Certification with the Canadian Institute of Planners
-
Experience working within a local government setting
-
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a requirement
-
Experience in developing long-range and special planning projects
-
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with the public, elected officials, and stakeholders
-
A dynamic and energetic leader to carry-out and facilitate group discussions at workshops, open houses and public meetings
-
Effective public engagement methods and public speaking skills are essential
-
Proficiency in graphic presentation and map making skills are necessary
-
Must maintain a valid Driver’s license and the ability to travel in all weather conditions
Wage: This is a full-time BCGEU position. The current rate of pay is $48.01 per hour plus benefits. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply.
Work Site Location: The successful candidate will work out of the Cariboo Regional District office located at Suite D, 180 3rd Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC. Travel within the regional district will be required; the successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Hours of Work: This position works a 9-day fortnight schedule, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break with every other Monday off. On occasion the incumbent may be required to work a non-standard schedule to accommodate the attendance of evening meetings or for presentations.
Qualified candidates wishing to apply and looking for a detailed job description please visit www.cariboord.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Applications must be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. When submitting an application via email, please quote Competition #25-20.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
Bernice Crowe, Manager of Human Resources
Cariboo Regional District
Suite D - 180 North Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.ca/careers
Are you interested in relocating but want to know more about why you should make the move to the Cariboo? Learn more about our fulfilling communities, long trails and everyday play before you make the move: www.cariboord.ca/makethemove
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset
About Cariboo Regional District
Who We Are The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) spans both municipal and rural boundaries to deliver services to wide areas with common needs. The services offered by the regional district are varied, and include services like fire protection, recreation, library, waste management and utility systems.
Incorporation The CRD is a regional government that functions independently of the provincial government. It was incorporated in 1968. The CRD consists of 12 electoral areas and four incorporated member municipalities, including Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, and Wells. The Cariboo Regional District presently serves an estimated population of just over 60,000 residents, based on the 2011 population census.
Location Located in the BC Central Interior, the Cariboo Regional District straddles Highway 97 from 70 Mile in the south to five kilometres south of Hixon in the north, from the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Coastal Mountains in the west. The region covers an area of 80,262 square kilometres.
Governance A Board of Directors formed by 12 Electoral Area Directors and four Municipal Directors governs the Cariboo Regional District. The Electoral Area Directors are elected directly by area voters and Municipal Directors are appointed by their Council. All directors serve for a four year term. Every year, the Board of Directors selects its own Chair, and appoints members to sit on committees that deal with various regional concerns.
The Board of Directors has the responsibility to act in one clear voice for the corporate interests of all residents of the Cariboo Regional District. The Board must also respond to the needs of the many different constituencies within the Regional District, determine the appropriate tax consequences for delivering needed services, and communicate with taxpayers on what services will be provided and how they will be delivered.