Notice of Employment Opportunity
Planner
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Senior Planner with Current Planning.
The Senior Planner contributes to the effective operation of the Planning Department through the supervising and training of Planning staff, managing of current and long-range planning projects, developing RDN planning policy and representing the RDN in a variety of public forums. This position provides leadership, direction and support to the Planning Department by assisting team members in their duties, as required, to meet service expectations, departmental goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications include an undergraduate degree specializing in land development/planning, plus ten (10) years prior job-related experience, or a master’s degree in planning with seven (7) years experience in a professional planning position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a professional planning position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Eligibility for membership in Planning Institute of BC (PIBC) is required, as is a Class 5 Driver’s License.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Union position until April 30, 2027, with the possibility of ending early depending on the operational needs of the department. The (2026) rate of pay is $53.01 to $55.80, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.
To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca. Please quote 2026-1058 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing.
