Planning Technician (Development)

Position Details Posting Information

Posting Number CK53972P

Position Title Planning Technician I (12 month term)

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months 12

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division Planning, Climate Action & Development Services (DV144)

Department Development Services (DP148)

Department Name Building and Business Services

Branch Building Permitting Administration (BR151)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union A Planning Technician I provides direct service to the public and supports planners and other technical staff as part of a Building and Permitting team in the Development Services Department.

Duties - Union
Receives in-person applications pertaining to various development structures.
Responds to counter enquiries and provides information and assistance regarding various departmental policies, procedures, bylaws and requirements.
Provides technical advice to the public and development clients related to land use development, referring more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Researches and verifies support material relating to development applications, ensuring all applications are complete and properly documented (i.e. site plans, approvals from various other authorities, business licenses, etc.); processes land use development applications such as Development Permits, Development Variance Permits, Rezoning, etc.
Processes applications for building, plumbing and gas installations and renovations.
Issues various permits such as building demolition, occupancy, plumbing, heating, portable signs, etc., in accordance with departmental procedures.
Identifies compliance and non-compliance aspects of an application compared to various regulations, policies, bylaws and legislation requirements.
Creates, maintains and closes a variety of files/records; may assign to other staff such as Plan Checkers, Bylaw Enforcement, Planners and Environmental staff for review/approval.
Books Building and Plumbing & Gas inspections for contractors and homeowners.
Prepares various reports, statistics, correspondence, permits and forms using a computer system with Microsoft Office products.
Guides customers on the use City website information; sells reports and forms to the public.
Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union
High school graduation or equivalent, plus a related post-secondary Certificate.
Experience
Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies
Service Excellence
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Computer Literacy
Communication Excellence
Posting Text

Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant
Additional Hiring Information Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate Starts at $35.39 per hour with a 2-step progression to $37.54 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Posting Date 03/18/2026

Closing Date 04/06/2026

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work 8-4

Work Location CITY HALL

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4