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Planning Technician 1 (Community Planning & Sustainability)The City of Surrey • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Planning Technician 1 (Community Planning & Sustainability)

Planning Technician 1 (Community Planning & Sustainability)

The City of Surrey • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city - and their careers - forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

The City of Surrey is looking for a Planning Technician 1 new to the field and ready to make an impact on the future growth of one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities. As a Planning Technician 1 in Community Planning & Sustainability, you will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team of planners helping to guide growth in one of the most diverse cities in the province. You will bring a passion to develop your planning skills while working closely with a team on a wide range of work, including public engagement, long range community and land use planning, and policy development.

What we offer for this Planning Technician position:

• Ability to work from home/remotely 2 days a week.
• A chance to work in a dynamic and a highly diverse planning environment.
• Ongoing personal growth and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to be involved in the development of major planning and policy initiatives.

Responsibilities

This is an entry-level planning position with a focus on long-range planning. You will perform varied duties in the Community Planning & Sustainability Division. As the Planning Technician 1 your primary responsibilities include:

• Providing technical and planning assistance to support land use planning and policy work.
• Preparing materials and content, including maps and graphics, to support the development of land use plans and documents.
• Providing information to members of the public, staff and external agencies regarding bylaw and policy interpretation and advice related to planning.
• Undertaking research and related work, including best practices reviews, policy scans, and analysis.
• Supporting public engagement activities, including the preparation of engagement materials, participation at events, and the summarization of survey results.
• Supporting Community Planning staff in report and document writing, presentations, and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in planning or a related field from a recognized post-secondary educational institution, supplemented by previous work experience in the planning field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• The ability to communicate effectively, knowledge of planning principles.
• The ability to use relevant computer applications such as Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), ArcGIS Pro, SketchUp and MS Office is considered an asset.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Grade: 22

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$41.75

Step 2 (6 Months)

$43.49

Step 3 (18 Months)

$45.20

Step 4 (30 Months)

$46.89

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until May 4, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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