Planner / Planning Analyst II

Reporting to the Development Planning Process Manager, the Planning department is seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused Planner or Planning Analyst to support the modernization of our development and rezoning application processes.

This 18-month term position will help improve how development permit and rezoning applications are understood, submitted, and processed by creating clear, consistent, and user-friendly guidance tools. Ability to demonstrate the transfer of complex processes into a visual communication presence is an asset.

In this role, you will lead and support the development of an online Development Guide that sets out clear application steps, requirements, and service standards for applicants and staff, developed in consultation with the development and municipal community. You will also help create supporting templates, training tools, web content, and performance measures to improve transparency, consistency, and usability.

Please note that processing land-use applications is not part of this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, review, administer and help improve land-use application processes, with a focus on clarity, consistency, usability, and improved intake quality
• Manage project tasks from initiation to completion, including work planning, timelines, coordination, stakeholder engagement activities, and delivery of assigned project outcomes
• Develop training and capacity-building resources for applicants, consultants, staff, and elected officials, including webinars, checklists, guides, presentations, and other plain-language materials
• Develop and oversee presentation materials, graphics, staff training, and public-facing information, ensuring a continuous improvement methodology
• Establish and implement key performance indicators, including dashboards and reports, to measure process improvements, including application quality at intake, reduced re-submission cycles, and reduced processing times
• Enhance website information by developing user-friendly, plain-language content, and recommending improved organization and navigation for development-related information
• Conduct lessons learned and continuous improvement reviews to refine the Development Guide and related tools, and share resources and key learnings with other municipalities

The ideal candidate will have experience in private and/or public sector environments relating to planning, policy analysis, process design or improvement, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and plain-language communication. Knowledge of local government land-use processes, particularly development permits and rezonings, will be an asset.

You will join a cohesive and collaborative team that regularly enjoys lunchtime activities and office sports pools, as well as potlucks and baked goods (both production and consumption). If this sounds like a fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter.

This position may be filled at the Planner or Planning Analyst II level, depending on qualifications and experience. A sample of previous work may be requested as part of the interview process.

If you have specific questions, you can contact Carl Purvis, Manager of Current Planning (email: carl.purvis@saanich.ca phone: 250-475-7116).

These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $59.78 per hour (Planner) or $52.67 per hour (Planning Analyst II) (2026 rates), plus an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on July 30, 2026, quoting competition 26185. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.