Job No: DLC174

Location: Lake Country, BC

About the Opportunity The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Planner (35 hrs per week) on a five (5) month term, based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Manager, Current Planning and Manager, Long-Range Planning, you will provide research, analytical, report writing, presentation services respecting policy development, land use planning projects, and land use applications.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Processing land use applications;
- Preparing correspondence in relation to public enquiries, development applications;
- Preparing land use planning studies utilizing a variety of formats;
- Working collaboratively with District staff to make submissions to Council and other affected public and private agencies, and with committees and above named groups respecting land use in the community.

More About You To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of a diploma in Planning (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years’ work experience in Planning. Additionally, you will be a member or be eligible for membership in the Planning Institute of BC. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License, Class 5 is required. As our ideal candidate, you have strong communication and presentation skills. You have thorough knowledge of related Acts and Regulations and the planning process in British Columbia. You have demonstrated organizational, problem solving, research and writing.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.

About the Benefits





- You will receive a competitive salary of $49.04 per hour plus 17.4% in lieu of all benefits; and
- A cooperative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

For more information, please see the attached detailed . Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca. We will be accepting Applications until 4:00pm on August 19, 2026.

We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only these selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected].

About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’

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