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Cowichan Valley Regional DistrictPlanner II/IIIDepartment: Land Use ServicesType: Regular Full Time - CUPEApplication Deadline: November 10, 2026 by 4:30 pmApplications: Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at careers-cvrd.icims.comCompetition Number: 26192-ELocated on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world?s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.A regular full time Planner II or III position is available in the Land Use Services Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD).General Information Reporting to the Manager Development Services/Community Planning or Planning Coordinator, the Planner supports community planning and long-term growth objectives through the provision of professional land use planning expertise. The Planner works collaboratively with staff of the Development Services or Community Planning Divisions, as well as other CVRD divisions and departments, external agencies and First Nations on development applications, long range planning initiatives and other matters of mutual interest. The Planner provides exemplary service to applicants, the public and elected officials, within their area of professional competency. The initial need for this position will be in the Development Services Division. We welcome applications from candidates who meet either level of qualifications and experience as outlined below. The successful candidate(s) will be hired as a Planner II or III depending on their level of qualifications and experience. Qualifications Planner II / III: Completion of an undergraduate degree in community/rural planning, landscape architecture, geography, natural resource management, ecology or a related field Completion of a master?s degree in planning from a post-secondary institution accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred Certificate in local government administration is preferred Certified member in good standing of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) (or eligible for membership) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with the Planning Institute of BC (or eligible for membership); or a certified member in good standing of a foreign professional planning association which has a valid reciprocal agreement with the Canadian Institute of Planners Completion of International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Foundations in Public Participation training is preferred A valid Class 5 BC Driver?s Licence is required Planner III: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferredPlanner II: minimum of four (4) years of related experience, preferably in local governmentPlanner III: minimum of eight (8) years of related experience, preferably including a minimum of four (4) years experience working in a regional district Completion of a master?s degree may reduce the required years of related experience by one (1) yearA full job description listing all the job requirements can be viewed online at careers-cvrd.icims.com.Hours of Work: Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings. This position is eligible for the Flex Time Program. Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the CVRD has a Work Fr