Planning Assistant Iii

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:38693

**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 & Function**
The Planning Assistant III is responsible for helping implement the City of Vancouver Street Use Programs, and related policy and program development focused on advancing the City’s public space goals. The Planning Assistant III is responsible for conducting research, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, responding to public inquiries and preparing engagement and communication material under the direction of the Planner II in Street Use Management.

**Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships**

Reporting to the Planner II, the Planning Assistant III will engage and coordinate with the public, project partners (BIAs,food and beverage industry representatives, local businesses and other key area stakeholders) and City staff from other departments/branches (City Manager’s Office, Corporate Communications, Cultural Services, Planning, Development Services, Vancouver Police Department and Engineering) with an emphasis on developing and maintaining relationships.

May supervise junior staff.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
- Provide research, analysis, communications and graphic design support for the implementation of Street Use programs, and public space and street use-related policy
- Develop plans, presentations, maps and graphics for Council reports, public engagement and internal communications.
- Organize and participate in public engagement processes including facilitation and minute-taking
- Manage Street Use Management’s communication channels (create content, monitor newsfeeds and seek opportunities to leverage other channels).
- Liaise with diverse stakeholder groups and handling public inquires both verbally and in writing.
- Liaise with staff from a variety of divisions and departments, including Engineering, Development, Building and Licensing (DBL), and Planning.
- Collect, organize and analyze transportation and public space use data.
- Attend public events as required outside of regular work hours.
- Performing other technical office and field work duties as required.

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience:

- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented or including post-secondary training in planning, public policy, or a related field or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated knowledge of local public space issues and public space best practices.
- Familiarity with the City’s street system, transportation and public space 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 are needed.
- Advanced graphic skills and a demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, easily readable products are required.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse group to develop optimal solutions.
- Demonstrated consultation, research and analysis skills.
- Proven proficiency with analysis, graphic design and GIS Software packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
- Experience with public space planning, policy analysis and transportation design would be an asset.
- Proficiency with MAPublisher and other design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp) would be an asset.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**Business Unit/Department**:Engineering Services (1300)

**Affiliation**:CUPE 15 Non Pks

**Employment Type**:Regular Full Time

**Position Start Date**:July, 2023

**Salary Information**:Pay Grade GR-021: $34.23 to $40.29 per hour

**Application Close: June 30, 2023**

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce

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