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Director, Development Services


Company : City of Courtenay


Location : Courtenay, British Columbia


Created : 2026-01-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

City of Courtenay Director, Development Services Courtenay, BC The Director, Development Services provides longrange vision, leadership and guidance on land use and development activities, sustainability, environmental and climate action initiatives within the City, and is responsible for directing and managing the overall operations of the Development Services Department. Serving as a key member of the executive management team for the organization, the Director must also work closely and collaboratively with all team members of the City, as well as other partners such as Kmoks First Nation, the Comox Valley Regional District, and the provincial government, among others. As the ideal candidate, you are a trustworthy and contemporary leader with a passion for public service. You have a demonstrated track record of working collaboratively with a wide variety of partners in order to develop sustainable solutions and effect change to improve operations and service delivery. You have a reputation for being an experienced manager who can lead and engage a diverse team of functional professionals and experts, and coach and mentor for future succession. In addition, you bring an exceptional reputation for achieving results in a multipartner environment, taking a systems view of issues. Education & Experience Substantial experience in the community planning field, with considerable related experience at a senior management level in a local government setting. Degree in Land Use Planning from a Canadian Institute of Planners accredited Planning Program is preferred, or an equivalent postsecondary degree and work experience. Member in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC. Targeted salary range: $144,657 - $164,383 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. To apply, please visit our website and submit your application to Allison Rzen and Jennifer Madden at www.pfmsearch.com. City of Courtenay is situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, within the unceded traditional territory of the Kmoks First Nation. Accessible by land, sea and air, Courtenay is a community that offers supernatural beauty at its doorstep, a diverse economic base, and an extraordinary quality of life. The City is the economic, urban and cultural hub of the larger community, the Comox Valley Regional District, and given all of its outstanding assets and attributes, Courtenay is a growing, vibrant community. With a real focus on sustainability in all that the City does the organizations team stands behind the Citys values: People Matter, Be Accountable, Depend on Each Other, Pursue Excellence, Celebrate Success. #J-18808-Ljbffr