Planning Assistant Iii

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:38438

**Organization**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**Main Purpose and Function**

The Planning Assistant III is responsible for helping implement the City of Vancouver Transportation 2040 Plan (T2040), Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), Vancouver Plan and related projects across a number of areas including walking, cycling, transit and goods movement. This includes developing transportation plans for area plans and major development sites, as well as creation of graphics, data visualisations and data analysis to support a variety and projects and initiatives.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Provide research, analysis, data visualization and graphic design support for projects related to the implementation of T2040, CEAP, Vancouver Plan, area planning projects and others
- Create plans, presentations, maps, data visualizations and other graphics for Council reports, public engagement and internal communications. Clear graphics help to clearly articulate complex issues for a non technical audience and support decision making
- Liaise with staff from a variety of divisions and departments, including Planning, Engineering and Sustainability, and external stakeholders as necessary
- Provide data analysis support, including use of GIS data, as part of developing transportation plans for area plans and other projects as required
- Collect, organize, analyze and interpret transportation and land use data
- Provide support in analyzing and prioritizing transportation networks
- Attend occasional public events as required outside of regular work hours
- Perform other technical office and field work duties (site visits) as required
- Duties to support the branch such as compiling and analyzing various data spreadsheets and management of the photo library
- On occasion, assisting in coordinating the logistics associated with engagement activities, including organizing and participating in public meetings, preparing mailing lists and public notifications, coordinating logistics, preparing informational and graphic material.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience:

- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented or including post-secondary training in planning, public policy, transportation or a related field or equivalent work experience
- Sound experience as a Planning Assistant II or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated knowledge of local transportation issues and best practices for sustainable transportation
- Clear interest and passion for active transportation & transit, addressing climate change, healthy cities and urban resiliency
- Passion to improve efficiency of existing processes
- Basic understanding of transportation area planning principles as well as associated transportation data
- Familiarity with the City’s transportation network including roads, transit and cycling, as well as transportation policies and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and function as a team player while also working individually with mínimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with staff, the public and external agencies as needed
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse group to develop optimal solutions
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated consultation, research and analysis skills
- Advanced graphic skills (utilizing Adobe Illustrator) and a demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, easily readable products
- Proven proficiency with analysis and graphic design software packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Experience with municipal scale transportation planning, policy analysis and street design (walking, cycling and transit) would be an asset
- Proficiency with design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp) as well as GIS software would be an asset

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is

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