Manager of Planning

Manager of Planning

$124,148 – $142,699 annually

Join us at the District of North Saanich, and help shape the future of our vibrant, rural community. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the full‑time, permanent exempt position of Manager of Planning.

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Community Services, the Manager of Planning oversees the day‑to‑day operating functions of the Planning division by providing guidance, advice, and support on the development process; coordinating and advising planners on development applications and processes; and communicating planning issues with other departments and jurisdictions. Additionally, the Manager of Planning is responsible for:

• Providing advice, guidance, and direction on planning and development matters to Council, staff, the public, applicants, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting the Director with creating and administering major policy documents, including the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Climate Action Plan.
• Attending Advisory Planning Committee, Design Review Committee, Board of Variance, and other meetings as a department liaison.

This position requires a sound understanding of rural and community planning and must have the ability to think innovatively. Engagement, communication, and relationship‑building are key attributes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (4 years) in planning or a related discipline, and a minimum of seven (7) years of related planning experience including progressive supervisory/management experience preferably in a local government setting. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain full membership of the Canadian Institute of Planners (“CIP”) and possess a valid B.C. driver’s license (Class
5).

This is an exempt position. More information on this opportunity is available for review in the Employment section of the North Saanich website at