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Planning Technician

$41.15 - $42.39 per hour

Cowichan Valley Regional District

Cowichan Valley Regional District

Planning Technician


Division : Development Services
Type: Temporary Full Time – 1 year (CUPE)
Application Deadline: August 10, 2026 by 4:30 pm
Applications:  Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at
Competition Number: 26142-E

Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for a temporary full-time (1 year) Planning Technician position in the Development Services Division within the Land Use Services Department.

General Information 
Reporting to the Manager, Development Services or designate, the Planning Technician is primarily responsible for responding to enquiries and referrals related to the subdivision, development, and use of land in CVRD electoral areas. The Planning Technician routinely interacts with department staff, members of the public, applicants, and external agencies, and provides support to the CVRD Land Use Services Department, ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with legislative requirements and timeframes, and CVRD policies and regulations.

Qualifications
  • Degree or diploma from a university of recognized standing or technical institute in planning, engineering technology, building construction, land development, or a related field.
  • Completion of MATI School for Statutory Approving Officers and / or Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure District Development Officer Certification Program is an asset.
  • A minimum of 6 months related experience, preferably within a BC local government setting.
  • Experience in surveying, land development, customer service, and negotiation is an asset.
  • Certification/membership or eligible for certification/membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Planning Institute of BC (PIBC), the Canadian Association of Planning Technicians (CACPT), the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC), or Engineering and Geoscientists BC is preferred.
  • A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required


An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

A full job description listing all the job requirements can be viewed online at .

Hours of Work: Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and eligible for flex time. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings.

Salary: Wage rate in 3 steps as per the Collective Agreement between the CVRD and CUPE $40.01 - $41.15 - $42.39 per hour (2025 rates) . Benefits are included as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at View email address on civicjobs.ca to communicate their accommodation needs.

Date posted: July 20, 2026
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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