Planning Analyst 1, Planning Analyst 2, Planner

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CURRENT PLANNING

Planning Analyst 1, Planning Analyst 2, Planner 

Up to 2 Casual Positions

The District of Saanich  is the largest municipality on beautiful Vancouver Island, blending urban and rural landscapes and home to 124,000 citizens. Saanich is known for its progressive planning initiatives and has been a climate action leader for many years. We maintain a welcoming, healthy, and dynamic workplace that consistently attracts planners committed to providing high quality service to our community. District offices are located next to beautiful Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary and are accessible by both transit and the Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional trails. Saanich is within the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples and the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples and is part of the Capital Region.

Do you have professional planning experience and want to make a difference to our community? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule and enjoy project work? If so, we are seeking up to two professionals to be a part of our casual pool in the Planning Department. The successful candidates may be called on for short-term project work (research, analysis, policy development, and engagement), provide vacation relief, or assist with time sensitive initiatives. Here is what we are looking for:

Planning Analyst 1:  You will perform entry-level professional work and provide technical assistance and information to staff and the public regarding community planning, housing and development programs. You will have a Master’s Degree in Planning or a related discipline and at least three months of experience in planning research, data analysis, or public engagement.

Planning Analyst 2: This position conducts research, analyses and produces studies, reports and recommendations related to a variety of policy issues, housing initiatives and development applications. To meet our qualifications, you will have a Master’s degree in Planning or a related discipline and two years of planning experience.

Planner:  You will be called upon to undertake a wide variety of municipal planning work including policy development, designing and delivering public engagement processes, reviewing development applications, writing planning reports and correspondence, and undertaking research and analysis. Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Planning or a related discipline and five years’ experience in the field of planning membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.  

You can apply for any of these positions.  Please indicate the position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter. Candidates will be assessed based on their qualifications (including a combination of education and experience). 

These are  C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $43.42 per hour (Planning Analyst 1), $52.67 per hour (Planning Analyst 2), or $59.78 per hour (Planner) plus 15% in lieu of benefits (2026 rates).  Job description and competition information can be found at  This posting will remain open until the successful candidates are selected . The first review of candidate applications will occur on June 9, 2026 and every two weeks thereafter. Please quote competition 26150.  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 View email address on civicjobs.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.