Planning Analyst

**_Great City, Great Work, Great Future_**

**Affordable Housing Planning Analyst**:
**DEPARTMENT**:_Climate Action, Planning & Dev
- Planning_**
**STATUS**:_Temporary Full-Time_**
**NO. OF POSITIONS**:_One_**
**UNION**:_CUPE, Local 387_**
**HOURS OF WORK**:_35 hours per week_**
**SALARY**:_$69,250 -$81,778 annually (2021 rates)_**

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 80,000 residents. It is a city rich in history with a viable and thriving economy, a population representative of the diversity of the region, and is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. The City of New Westminster has earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. We are committed to reconciliation with our First Nations and urban indigenous community and diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism, constantly learning, evolving and adapting our practice to the changing needs of our community and employees, as well as always seeking to identify and remove barriers to service and employment.

We are seeking a Planning Analyst to support the housing portfolio, particularly related to affordability. This is an exciting opportunity for to join the collaborative, innovative and solutions-focused Planning Division of the Climate Action, Planning and Development Department. This position will assist with the development and alignment of housing policy related to the full continuum of housing. The position will also include engaging diverse community members and interests, conducting case study research related to housing policy and practice, and interpreting and communicating housing data and statistics. Housing is a City priority and this position will provide abundant opportunities for personal growth and development, as well as being part of a dynamic team in which you can contribute your experience, knowledge and skills.

**What you have**:

- A Bachelor’s Degree or post-bachelor degree certificate in urban planning, plus two to three years work experience in planning, particularly in the municipal context, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Master’s Degree in planning is considered an asset.
- Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners is considered an asset.
- Experience contributing to the development of housing policy (e.g. inclusionary, missing middle, rental replacement, secured market rental, affordable).
- Knowledge of planning legislation in British Columbia. An understanding of Housing Needs Report requirements is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources and present conclusions and recommendations in clear and easily accessible form.
- Ability to interpret and communicate land use regulations and policy, including Zoning Bylaws, Official Community Plans, Development Permit design guidelines and other comprehensive planning policy.
- Experience in development planning or the municipal development approvals process is an asset.
- Ability to communicate complex matters verbally and in writing to different audiences, including Council and City committees. Ability to communicate in a graphic format is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability in online and in person community engagement and meeting logístical coordination, and public information material creation, including making technical information suitable for presentation to general audiences. An understanding of concepts such as decolonization, entitlement and unconscious bias is considered an asset.
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement and identify creative solutions in a fast paced work environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact and good judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or challenging situations.
- Ability to work a flexible non-standard schedule from time to time as operationally required.

**What we offer**:

- Work-life balance - 35 hour work week, vacation, an optional compressed day off program, and optional hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness - extended health, dental, life insurance benefits, paid sick leave plan, plus other wellness-focused programs and benefits
- Retirement benefits - including municipal pension plan
- Career development - ongoing learning, leadership development, and education development program.
- We support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community_**_; _**_women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals_**_,_**_ persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Wes