Director of Planning and Development Services

Director of Planning and Development Services

Closing Date

January 4, 2026

The SLRD is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Planning and Development Services. The Director of Planning and Development Services is responsible for overseeing the planning and development, building services, bylaw enforcement and GIS land and property mapping functions of the SLRD. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and as a member of the senior leadership team, this position provides oversight, direction and guidance on planning and development policies, plans, and bylaws in alignment with SLRD strategic goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of recent experience in progressively senior planning roles, an undergraduate degree in planning or a related discipline plus a post-graduate degree in community and regional planning; and full membership with the Planning Institute of BC and/or the Canadian Institute of Planners.

The salary range for this position is $135,455 - $152,456 annually. A comprehensive extended benefits package, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, compressed work week (9-day fortnight), and professional development opportunities are also available.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (preferably in pdf format) by email, no later than January 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm to .