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We’re looking for creative, innovative individuals with a passion for serving the local community and making Kelowna a city of the future. We’re proud to be a competitive employer with a full career offering including professional development, competitive compensation and benefits packages and a focus on workplace wellness.
Our operations are diverse, requiring a variety of positions as well as different levels of skill and education. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration, understanding and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us.
Current postings
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The City of Kelowna is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join us in leading the development of a safe, vibrant and sustainable city. Reporting to the Urban Planning Manager, your primary responsibility is in managing complex development applications within the City’s urban centres and implementing appropriate zoning regulations, design guidelines, strategies and policies. You will support and coordinate with various departments across the City on urban planning matters that pertain to transportation systems, parks and open space initiatives, streetscape projects and urban centre development.
Utilizing your knowledge in Urban Planning and the development industry, you will work closely within our Development Planning team. To succeed, you must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills, as these will be critical as you engage with many stakeholders, developers, architects, consultants, internal staff, external organizations and agencies and the public. A university degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or a related discipline is required, along with eligibility/membership for registration with PIBC.
Applicants should clearly demonstrate:
* Presentations skills to Council, committees, and organizations
* Written skills in preparing formal planning reports and recommendations to Council
* Organizations skills managing high file volume
* Understanding of Local Government Act, Official Community Plan and Municipal Bylaws
* Knowledge of urban planning and design principles and working with policies/guidelines
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We are looking for two (2) innovative team players to join our dynamic Police Services Team as Computer Technicians. You will support the RCMP and Police Services with their software/hardware needs and resolve computer/equipment problems. This includes installs, troubleshooting, maintenance, backup, and testing.
The City of Kelowna is a dynamic team of employees working together to make Kelowna the best mid-sized city in North America. Come work, play and live in Kelowna, a four-season destination and enjoy the many cultural amenities, direct access to exceptional mountain biking, water sports, skiing, golfing and Kelowna’s easy connection to the world through our International Airport.
This is a CUPE bargaining unit position that offers a starting rate of $36.55 per hour plus a competitive comprehensive benefits and pension package.
Apply online at kelowna.ca/careers by November 15, 2020
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the competition
closing date are thanked for their interest.
