Planning Assistant II

(AUXILIARY)

North Shore Emergency Management (NSEM), a tri-municipal agency providing emergency management services to the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of West Vancouver, is seeking a Planning Assistant II to join the team.

This is technical and professional planning work at an entry level that involves planning research and analysis, the creation of plans, graphic presentations, printed material, and technical support for NSEM initiatives. The successful candidate will support the Director and other staff on various projects that will require strong communication and writing skills in the development of guidelines, standard operating procedures and emergency response plans.

In this role you will:

Perform a variety of technical and research tasks related to NSEM planning projects.
Conduct research and analysis on a variety of planning related topics.
Assist with compilation, review, and presentation of NSEM planning initiatives.
Exercise a considerable degree of independence and initiative in carrying out assignments.
Demonstrate care and diplomacy in facilitating meetings with internal departments and external partners.

You will be expected to participate in the NSEM on-call schedule on a monthly rotational basis.

Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in emergency management at a technical institution or community college plus sound related experience in emergency planning and/or response, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence is required.

Details
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $38.65 to $45.48 per hour (2026 rates) plus 12% in Lieu of Benefits
Hours of Work: Auxiliary

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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by June 14, 2026, to be considered.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

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Planning Assistant II