Regional District of East Kootenay
Development Clerk
Cranbrook, BC

Competition Number 2026-41

Posting Scope Internal/External

Posted Date October 13, 2026

Closing Date October 19, 2026, 4:30 PM MST

Job Location Cranbrook Office (in office)

Department Development Services Department

Employment Type Full Time

Salary $39.37-41.33/hour Pay Grade G

Employee Group Union – CUPE Local 2106

Number of Vacancies 1

Position Function
Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the Development Clerk performs technical and administrative work to support the Planning and Building Services Departments.

Key Duties

Performs plan checks on building permit applications.

Responds to land use and development inquiries.

Processes minor development applications.

Updates land use and development information in the Land Management System.

Performs other related duties.

Provides development planning services and processes development applications and referrals.

Responds to inquiries on general land use, property and land development.

Processes referrals from other agencies such as subdivisions, liquor licenses and Crown land.

Performs other related duties.





Computer literate with experience in land management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Engages with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a courteous manner.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Explains complex technical concepts and plans to non-technical people.

Maintains composure and finds solutions when dealing with difficult customers.

Organizes work schedule to meet deadlines and priorities.

Reads and interprets bylaws, maps, legal documents, land title information, relevant legislation, building and site plans.

Understands and applies methods of land use planning.

Qualifications
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification

Planning undergraduate degree.

BC Driver’s Licence.

Experience

One year technical experience in land development or land use planning.

The Regional District of East Kootenay is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.

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📌 Development Clerk (British Columbia)
🏢 Regional District of East Kootenay
📍 British Columbia