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Planning Assistant III
Posted on
September 19, 2024
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City of Vancouver
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Planning Assistant III Requisition ID: 41720 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. 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, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residentsConsider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Planning Assistant III is responsible for helping implement the City of Vancouver Transportation 2040 Plan (T2040), Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), Vancouver Plan and related projects across a number of areas including walking, cycling, transit and goods movement. This includes supporting corridor planning studies, data analysis and visualisation, as well as creation of graphics and presentations and coordinating stakeholder engagement.Specific Duties/Responsibilities Provides research, analysis, communications and graphic design support for projects related to the implementation of T2040, CEAP, Vancouver Plan, Corridor planning projects and others. Develops plans, presentations, maps, and data visualization graphics for Council reports, public engagement and internal communications. Handles public inquires both verbally and in writing as well as using City?s internal applications to document and analyze public requests Liaises with staff from a variety of divisions and departments, including Planning, Engineering and Sustainability, and external stakeholders as necessary Provides data analysis support, including use of GIS data, as part of corridor planning and alignment options review and other projects as required Creates graphical corridor cross section options and evaluate them against each other Collects, organizes, analyzes and interprets transportation and land use data. Provides support in analyzing and prioritizing transportation networks. Attends occasional public events as required outside of regular work hours. Performs other technical office and field work duties (site visits) as required. Supports the branch such as compiling and analyzing various data spreadsheets and management of the photo library On occasion, assists in coordinating the logistics associated with engagement activities, including organizing and participating in public meetings, preparing mailing lists and public notifications, coordinating logistics, preparing informational and graphic material. Other duties/responsibilities as assignedQualification RequirementsEducation and Experience: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented or including post-secondary training in planning, public policy, transportation or a related field or equivalent work experience Sound experience as a Planning Assistant II or equivalent work experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Sound knowledge of local transportation issues and best practices for sustainable transportation. Clear interest and passion for active transportation and transit, addressing climate change, healthy cities and urban resiliency Sound knowledge of transportation corridor general needs and constraints as well as associated transportation data Good knowledge of the City?s transportation network including roads, transit and cycling, as well as transportation policies and regulations. Ability to improve efficiency of existing processes Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and function as a team player while also working individually with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with staff, the public and exte
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LocationVancouver, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$37.20HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#98115
Advertised until
2024-09-27
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