Westbank First Nation
PlannerII
WhoWeAre

Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.

Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.

AboutthisOpportunity
The Planner II performs a variety of intermediate level qualified and technical duties and is responsible for a wide variety of current and long-range planning assignments. This position addresses complex land use and development applications. The Planner II performs a variety of complex professional planning duties such as reviewing zoning/land use and development applications to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and legislation; preparing reports, permits and laws; assisting with policy development; and coordinating public consultation.

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Leads,reviewsandprocessescomplexapplicationsforresidential,commercial,andlight industrial developments as it pertains to land use/zoning amendments, subdivision, and developmentapplications

EvaluatescomplianceofapplicationswithWestbankFirstNation(WFN)laws,policiesand external agencies as required

EvaluatesapplicationsforCommunity/NeighborhoodPlanamendments





PreparesandpresentsreportstoCouncilandothercommitteesasrequired

Preparesandprocessesdevelopmentagreements,relatedreports,projectspecifications, schedules, and cost estimates

Providesinformationandassistancetodevelopers,thebusinesscommunity,WFNmembers,WFN residentsandpublicinregardtoplanning,zoning,landuse,subdivision,permit requirements,and other development related matters

MustHaves:

Bachelor’sDegreeinPlanningorpost‑secondarydegreeinarelatedfield

Minimumof3 yearsexperienceinplanning

Membership,oreligibilityformembership,intheCanadianInstituteofPlannersispreferred

PublicParticipationTrainingCertification(IAP2)fromtheInternationalAssociationforPublic Participation is an asset

Planningexperienceinafirstnation,localgovernmentsettingorequivalentisrequired

ExperiencewithavarietyofcomputersoftwareprogramssuchastheMicrosoftOffice,ESRIArcView

ValidB.C.Driver’sLicenseandacceptabledrivingabstractisrequired

PerksofWorkingatWFN:

Competitivecompensationpackageincluding3weeks’vacation

ExtendedHealthCare(includingVisionandParamedicalServices),Dental,BasicLife Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account

MunicipalPensionPlanmembership

AccesstoBigWhiteSeason Passes(Summer&Winter;)

EmployeeRecognitionProgram

AccesstoLinkedInLearningforProfessionalDevelopment The salary range for this position is $64,757.62 to $97,136.43

ThisopportunitywillcloseatmidnightonSunday,August16, 2026

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📌 Planner II (British Columbia)
🏢 Westbank First Nation
📍 British Columbia