Planning Assistant

2 weeks ago

North Vancouver, Canada Tsleil-Waututh Nation Full time

**Who we are**:

- The Tsleil-Waututh Nation People currently reside on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC. Since time immemorial we have occupied Village sites all around səl̓ilẃət, also known as Burrard Inlet. This is how we have come to be the People of the Inlet. Revitalization is important at Tsleil-Waututh, where you will see our language, culture, and stewardship of the lands and waters returned to our people and we are once again prospering the same way our Ancestors had for so many years. We are one of the most progressive Nations in North America because we have deep cultural and spiritual roots, as well as a great affinity for the land and water. This is reflected in our work and interaction with the world at large. Working with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is a unique opportunity as you will experience the wealth of Culture and strength of business practices._

**Job Summary**:
The Planning Assistant is an entry-level position and will support the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) planning team on diverse and exciting projects related to housing, urban design, development permit areas, land use planning, reviewing large development projects, and more.

The emphasis will be on collecting and analyzing information, communicating the results, and assisting with community engagement.

You should be excited to jump in and learn about diverse topics and tasks, and approach complex challenges with curiosity and creativity. You will need well-developed organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, be proactive, multi-task, and work with competing priorities.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Supporting with the Development Approval Process, including:

- Receiving and coordinating the review of Development Applications.
- Drafting council briefs, presentation, and legal documents.
- Conducting research and drafting memos on bylaws, policies, and planning related topics.
- Supporting with membership engagement, including:

- Supporting with developing engagement strategies and plans (e.g., activities),
- Coordinating events, (space booking, catering, etc.)
- Developing accessible engagement materials (e.g. presentations),
- Analyzing and summarizing feedback from engagement.
- Supporting with the coordination of projects and administrative tasks (e.g. meeting minutes, preparing notices to members, etc.).
- Building relationships and communicating with other TWN staff, TWN members, and external contacts.
- Performing other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- One or more of the below:

- Education (e.g., diploma, degree) in a relevant field such as planning, geography, land economics, architecture, or urban design;
- Relevant experience in one or more areas of policy, community planning, development, and engagement is desirable; and/or
- Comparable lived experience.
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or another professional institute is desirable.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge about or experience working in an Indigenous context and decolonizing and/or Indigenizing processes and outcomes.
- Able to undertake research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
- Broad idea communication skills (visual, written, and oral).
- Some experience with engagement and facilitation.
- Problem-solving skills, keen to solve complex challenges with curiosity and creativity.
- Well-organized with strong ability to prioritize, be proactive, and take initiative.
- An open mind, sense of humor, and a passion for lifelong learning.
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and familiarity of social media.
- Assets:

- Knowledge of TWN culture and history.
- Knowledge of urban design, housing, active transportation, environmental stewardship, and/or rainwater management.
- Experience implementing zoning and development bylaws and guidelines.
- Familiarity with GIS.
- Visualization and graphic design skills, familiarity with graphic design software.
- Strong statistical and quantitative skills (e.g., population and land use projections, quantitative engagement analysis).

**Work Conditions**:

- Physical Demands
- Significant desk work with long periods of manual dexterity activities (keyboard operations, filing).
- Occasional field work in variable weather.
- Mental Focus
- Must synthesize complex and diverse information.
- Must remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Adherence to established systems and processes.
- Ability to manage tight timelines, competing priorities, and stress.
- Respond quickly to the reassignment of priorities, requiring innovation and resourcefulness.
- Ability to work in a highly sensitive legal and confidential environment.
- Environmental Conditions
- Ability to work independently or part of a team.
- Dynamic environment with frequent interruptions.
- Occasional meeting outside normal office hours.

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