The City of Campbell River is looking for a Planner II to join the Development Services Team. 

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: As part of the Development Services team, you will be working in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment. Reporting to the Development Planning Manager, the Planner II performs a wide range of professional planning duties. The position involves specialized knowledge and the application of social, economic, physical and environmental information to studies and reports connected with the land use and development management in the City. The work involves the analysis and processing of development applications, policy analysis and development, the preparation of various types of community planning reports and studies, public presentations and the provision of technical advice to customers inside and outside the organization.

The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments, requiring the ability to meet deadlines and set priorities, implement sound administrative and professional practices, and deliver quality customer service.

Planner II (Development Services) - Job Description

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $49.74 per hour based on a 35-hour work week, which is the equivalent of an annual salary of $90,526.80. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 3 weeks paid vacation, extended health and dental coverage, a defined pension plan, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage. This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements which may include one of the following: compressed work week, earned day off or varied hours.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Undergraduate Degree from a recognized institution in Community Planning, Urban Geography with a focus on land use planning or Urban Design, or in a discipline related to Planning
• Member in good standing with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) and actively pursuing full membership as a certified Registered Professional Planner (RPP).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence, and produce and maintain a clean personal driving record, as per City policy.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive land use and development planning experience within the last seven (7) years, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Certified member (RPP) with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) or equivalent affiliate preferred.

Posting Date:  August 21, 2026

Closing Date : September 7, 2026

Posting Number:  26-062

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]