Planning Analyst

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 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 residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The Planning Analyst provides a range of technical, research and graphic support to the City-wide and Regional Planning Division and primarily assists the Employment Lands Planning team. The main responsibilities of the position include research, data collection and analysis, mapping, providing graphic support, drafting presentations and organizing public consultations. The analyst will support policy research and engagement related to intensification of industrial areas, hotel development policy and employment area planning.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out research, mapping, and data collection to support project scoping, including quantitative analysis and GIS analysis.
• Prepares and coordinates materials for Public Hearings, prepares and reviews draft land use by-laws and oversees land use by-law enactment.
• Answers verbal and written rezoning and policy inquiries.
• Prepares report contents for by-law text amendments, rezoning proposals and other policy reports.
• Assists in the development and drafting of planning policy, reports (including Council) zoning and guidelines.
• Organizes and facilitates workshops, public open houses, and meetings with community groups.
• Develops graphic presentation and feedback materials for open houses and workshops, and provides summary reports on consultation initiatives.
• Conducts basic urban design analysis such as built form massing, shadow studies and public space analysis.
• Maintains and updates various project websites, organizing email and traditional correspondence, and facilitating social media outreach.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A post-secondary degree in Planning and some professional planning experience or related post-secondary degree with experience related closely to the duties involved, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The candidate must be able to work independently and participate successfully on work teams and with the public, and to complete assignments using sound professional techniques and judgement.
• A proven ability to self-manage workload and meet time demands (e.g., prioritizes tasks, communicates expected delivery of items with staff, requests help when needed) is a requirement.
• Knowledge of zoning and land-use regulations, land development economics and urban design principles is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with the rezoning processes, and the project approvals process.
• Some knowledge of basic research techniques, statistics and, preferably, electronic data processing.
• Ability to develop databases and collect, analyze and interpret statistical and narrative data.
• Ability to present work results, conclusions and recommendations in graphic and written form.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and graphics programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is required, and familiarity with GIS and other mapping software and 3D software (e.g., Sketchup) is an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, other employees and officials.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates when required.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department:

Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)

Affiliation:

CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date:

May 2025

Position End Date:

April 2026

Salary Information:

Pay Grade GR-024: $42.04 to $49.65 per hour

Application Close:

April 21, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders 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.