Planner 2 – Community Planning
Temporary Full Time (18 months)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
Bring your passion, training and experience to this exciting opportunity. As one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia we are looking for highly motivated and committed urban planning professional to join the City’s growing Planning and Development department.
As part of the Community Planning team, you will be involved in city-building through the development of long-range planning policies, such as the Official Community Plan and neighbourhood plans. This position will also develop and implement public consultation processes that inform planning policies, and in conjunction with more senior level staff, you can look forward to developing and presenting planning process results and recommended policies to Council and their Committees. Our ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning, policies, rules, regulations, bylaws, objectives and legislation governing Planning and Development Department operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the proven ability to work with a diverse group of interest-holders, responding to a range of community issues, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, consultants and the general public are keys to success of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible planning experience and have a graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning or related field plus membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and Planning Institute of B.C. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. A driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is also a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in the following fields would be considered assets to this position:
- Long-range urban planning project management;
- Preparation of OCPs, area and neighbourhood plans;
- Urban design policy and practice;
- Ability to collect, interpret, and effectively present complex technical data to internal and external stakeholders;
- Public engagement and stakeholder consultation, including working with neighbourhood groups and local First Nations;
- Advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to interpret emerging issues;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Strong public presentation skills.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $56.34 - $66.72 per hour (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 26, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.