Planning Assistant Iii (Transportation Planning - Complete Streets & Transport Networks)

Requisition ID: 38466
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
The 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 And Responsibilities

• On occasion, assisting 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
• Provide support in analyzing and prioritizing transportation networks
• Perform other technical office and field work duties (site visits) as required
• Provide data analysis support, including use of GIS data, as part of corridor planning and alignment options review and other projects as required
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Liaise with staff from a variety of divisions and departments, including Planning, Engineering and Sustainability, and external stakeholders as necessary
• Create graphical corridor cross section options and evaluate them against each other
• Handle public inquires both verbally and in writing as well as using City’s internal applications to document and analyze public requests
• Develop plans, presentations, maps, and data visualization graphics for Council reports, public engagement and internal communications
• Attend occasional public events as required outside of regular work hours
• Collect, organize, analyze and interpret transportation and land use data
• Duties to support the branch such as compiling and analyzing various data spreadsheets and management of the photo library
• Provide research, analysis, communications and graphic design support for projects related to the implementation of T2040, CEAP, Vancouver Plan, Corridor planning projects and others.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Sound experience as a Planning Assistant II or equivalent work experience
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented or including post-secondary training in planning, public policy, transportation, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Data Analysis or a related field or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate passion in learning new technical subjects and skills
• Proven proficiency with analysis/graphic software packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and function as a team player while also working individually with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse group to develop optimal solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of local transportation issues and best practices for sustainable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with staff, the public and external agencies are needed.
• Demonstrated consultation, research and analysis skills and a basic understanding of transportation network and circulation needs
• Passion to improve efficiency of existing processes
• Basic understanding of transportation corridor general needs and constraints as well as associated transportation data
• Familiarity with the City’s transportation network including roads, transit and cycling, as well as transportation policies and regulations.
• Experience with municipal scale transportation planning, policy analysis and street design (walking, cycling and transit) would be an asset.
• Clear interest and passion for active transportation & transit, addressing climate change, healthy cities and urban resilience
• Proficiency with graphic design software packages such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp) as well as ArcGIS software would be an asset
• Advanced graphic skills (to create presentations) and a demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, easily readable products.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a 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.
The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: June 2023
Position End Date: June 2025
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $34.23 to $40.29 per hour
Application Close: May 26, 2023
At 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, 2SLGBTQ+ 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.
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