Social Planning Analyst

**Requisition ID**:39096

**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**

Reporting to the Social Planner leading the Research and Data Team and under the direction of the Assistant Director, Social Policy and Projects, the Social Planning Analyst works independently and as part of multiple teams within Social Policy to support and advance social plans, projects and initiatives that contribute to a healthy, equitable, sustainable and resilient city for all. This role acts as a leader within the division in practicing research, engagement, data analysis, data visualization, policy analysis, evaluation and communications.

The Social Planning Analyst undertakes a portfolio of work supporting the research and data needs of other teams in Social Policy and works collaboratively with staff leading and working on these teams, while also advancing division-wide priorities and identifying opportunities to streamline and support work across multiple portfolios. The initial focus of this position will include implementing projects to develop relationships, governance structures, data sources, analysis methods, policies, and projects relating to data on Urban Indigenous peoples and communities in Vancouver.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Conducts research and analysis of social issues and trends relating to social sustainability and equity in the City of Vancouver, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Healthy City Strategy, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Strategy, City of Reconciliation, Equity Framework, and other social policies that address the root causes and systems that create inequity in the city.
- Creates, accesses, maintains, warehouses and analyzes datasets in multiple formats, including qualitative and quantitative data collected through engagement, surveys, mapping or other tools.
- Builds knowledge, expertise and critical practice in using multiple research methodologies and mixed data sources to enable evidence-informed decision-making.
- Supports policy development, operationalization, implementation, monitoring, metrics and reporting for major social policies, plans and strategies.
- Provides responsive and timely support to the research and data needs of other Social Policy teams while proactively identifying opportunities for synergies and complementary efforts in other areas.
- Develops relationships and conducts ongoing engagement with community members and community organizations around social policy research and data, particularly Indigenous organizations across the city.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of research and data governance models that ensure data is with integrity, safety, and respect, and upholds the rights and sovereignty of the people and groups implicated.
- Scopes, develops and delivers reports, presentations, data visualizations and other communications materials.
- Participates in team development and critical practice to shape collective work priorities and opportunities for ongoing improvement to research and data roles and functions, particularly around equity and decolonization of data.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
Education and Experience:

- University graduation, preferably a post-secondary degree, in an area such as social sciences, policy analysis, Indigenous studies, urban planning or other relevant disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relevant lived experience combined with working knowledge of people facing social inequity, racism, colonialism and marginalization related barriers, combined with a broad perspective lens on equity, is an asset
- Professional, volunteer, community and/or academic experience in data analysis and interpretation, demographic analysis, research coordination and report writing in an area such as: social issues, population health, equity and decolonization, Indigenous data, social service planning.
- Experience in a research and/or policy setting working in a complex environment as part of a team, preferably direct experience relating to social and community development policies and programs.
- Strong relationships and experience working with Indigenous communi