City of Surrey
Planning Technician 2 - Community Planning & Sustainability
Regular Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 – Regular Full-Time: 2 positions
SCOPE
The City of Surrey is looking for 2 Planning Technicians relatively 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 2 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 2 your primary responsibilities include:
- Providing technical 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.
- Providing technical and planning assistance in the preparation and implementation of community planning processes, including public engagement activities.
- Providing advice to Planning Technician 1 in carrying out their duties.
- Supporting Community Planning staff in report writing, presentations, data collections and other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Planning or a related field from a recognized post secondary educational institution.
- Two years of experience at the Planning Technician 1 or equivalent level. 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 Abode Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) ArcGIS Pro, SketchUp and MS Office is considered an asset.
OTHER INFORMATION
Pay Grade: 24
Hourly Rate: $45.20
| Pay Steps | Hourly Rates |
| Step 1 | $45.20 |
| Step 2 (6 months) | $46.89 |
| Step 3 (18 months) | $48.86 |
| Step 4 (30 months) | $50.90 |
APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/careers, Job ID 7093.
Closing Date: May 4, 2026.
www.surrey.ca/careers
