Planning Analyst - Reconciliation, Redress and Equity - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Requisition ID: 36545CompanyLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), 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 Canadas Top 100 Employers, BCs Top Employers, and Canadas 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 FunctionThe successful candidate will provide a wide range of technical support and assistance to the Reconciliation, Redress and Equity team within the Community Planning Division. Key tasks will include facilitating engagement, graphic design, technical planning work, research, analysis and the preparation of reports. This position will be responsible for supporting the public consultation process including public open houses, workshops, public hearings, and may include enactment of by-laws, and providing responses to written policy, development and rezoning enquiries in the context of reconciliation, redress and equity.Key Contacts and Reporting RelationshipsReports to the Senior Planner (Planner III) – Reconciliation, Redress and Equity Team on a day-to-day basisSpecific Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe Planning Analyst will provide a range of professional and technical services as part of the Community Planning Division with an initial focus on reconciliation, redress and equity policies and programs, associated community development projects and legacy actions.The Analyst plays a key role in:

• Organizing and facilitating public consultation processes.
• Developing informational and graphic materials for public open houses, workshops and for inclusion in Council reports.
• Summarizing public consultation processes and opinion surveys.
• Maintaining and updating websites.
• Facilitating social media outreach.
• Undertaking research, technical writing, mapping and data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities for this position can also include:

• Project implementation, rezoning processes, project scoping and policy by-law amendment and development in the context of reconciliation, redress and equity.
• Preparing and coordinating materials for Public Hearings.
• Preparing and reviewing land use by-laws and guideline documents.
• Overseeing the by-law enactment process.
• Preparing reports for minor by-law text amendments, rezoning proposals, and other policy reports related to reconciliation, redress and equity.
• Assisting in the preparation of planning policy, zoning, and guidelines connected to reconciliation, redress and equity.
• Assessing, analyzing and presenting policy changes, programs and/or rezoning enquires for internal staff discussion.
• Responding to written enquiries.
• Consulting and collaborating with other City divisions and departments.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Position RequirementsEducation and Experience:

• University degree in Planning.
• Some professional planning experience or related university degree with experience related closely to the duties involved, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant lived experience(s) combined with a broad perspective on supporting best practices in advancing equity, reconciliation, redress and decolonization, particularly as it relates to data analysis and collection.
• Experience with community development and capacity building approaches, in particular those involving equity-denied communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the ways in which historic and ongoing colonialism and systemic racism have shaped urban planning, and zoning and land-use regulations, and the ways in which these systems and structures impact equity-denied communities.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with an equity-denied or marginalised community group/s.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and/or participate successfully on work teams and with the public, and complete assignments using sound professional techniques and judgment.
• Applicants should have the ability to self-manage the workload and meet time demands (e.g. prioritize tasks, communicate expected delivery of items with staff, request help when needed).
• Applicants must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), must be able to demonstrate sound research and analytical abilities and experience, and must have an aptitude in the legal and technical aspects of planning work.
• Familiarity with rezoning processes and a working knowledge of zoning and land-use regulations, land development economics and urban design principles is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cultural and social planning and regulations is an asset.
• Capability to read and write in a language/s other than English or French, is an asset.
• Sound knowledge of Sketch up (3D Software), MapInfo, Microsoft Office Suite and strong graphic skills using Adobe Creatuve Suite is required

The City of Vancouver has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. All employees are subject to this policy and all new applicants applying to the City of Vancouver are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and subject to this policy as a condition of ongoing employment. Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based on a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.Business Unit/Department: Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non PksEmployment Type: Regular Full TimePosition Start Date: October 2022Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-024: $38.68 to $45.68 per hourApplication Close: September 18, 2022At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.Before you click Apply nowOnce you start your application you can save your work and leave the applications page, however please remember to submit your profile to the specific job requisition before the posting closing date.In addition to uploading your cover letter and resume, part of the application process may include answering application questions related to the preferred requirements of the role which may take approximately 5-10mins. Cover letters should express interest and highlight additional information relevant to the position and resumes should include a tailored summary of skills and experience related to the position.Quick Apply

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