Planning and Development Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Planning and Development Administrative Assistant

Competition Number

Posting Open Date

10-27-2026

Posting Close Date

11-17-2026

Job Location

City Hall

Department/Division

P&D Business Services Administration

Job Family

Job Category

PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Regular Full-Time and Temporay Full-Time (1 Year TFT)

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe 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, andstate-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 WeAre Looking For

We are currently seeking committed administrative professionals to jointhe Coquitlam team as Planning & Development Administrative Assistants. This position will apply their knowledge of Planning and Developmentdepartmental processes to perform senior level administrative duties. If youhave demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills and want to applythis within a progressive municipal environment, we would like to hear fromyou!

The Planning & Development Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating the training, orientation and onboarding for allnew employees in the department to ensure a seamless transition into the organization and that all requirements are met. They will also provide complexclerical support to senior managers and technical staff as needed. Working aspart of an innovative team, the incumbent can look forward to using their creativity to recommend and implement procedural efficiencies and improvements for the department.

Experience reviewing and proof-reading reports to Council would bean asset, and the ability to establish effective working relationships withother employees will be key to this position’s success. The successful candidate must be comfortable working under minimal supervision and will possess the ability to exercise independent judgment in the role.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and customer-service skills and have prior experience in a similar role, preferably within a Planning & Development department. Completion of grade 12education is required, and supplementary commercial business coursework wouldbe considered an asset. Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office suiteproducts is required, as well as some experience working with intranetplatforms, spreadsheets, scheduling software, and CEDMS (record keeping software).

What We Offer:

This CUPEposition has an hourly rate range of $34.25 - $40.23 (2026 rates). The rate ofpay 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 varietyof 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 Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable…