Emily Proskiw, MScURP
Planner
P: (250) 493-0048 ext. 253
Colin Christmas, PGCert. GIS
GIS Admininstrator
p: (250) 493-0048 ext. 262
The Planning Department acts in the public interest to prepare plans and policies to guide development of PIB’s reserve land, reflecting community priorities while balancing social, cultural, economic, and environmental principles to ensure a sustainable path forward.
The Planning Department houses PIB’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program internally with data and mapping projects.
The principal functions of the Planning Department are:
- To prepare land use plans and policies for consideration by PIB Chief and Council;
- To serve the community by responding to a wide range of inquiries and applications related to the use and development of land;
- To develop and administer PIB land use bylaws, standards, and policies;
- To facilitate member participation in the land use process;
- To provide support to the Engineering Department for the feasibility phase of capital projects;
- To act as a resource to PIB Chief and Council on planning and development matters;
- To update community parcel and infrastructure data;
- To support the community and departments across the organization with mapping needs;
- To generate data insights to make informed decisions on planning initiatives; and
- To provide data that is accessible in the field on mobile devices.
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