Requisition ID: 22479
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Main Purpose and Function
The successful candidate will provide a wide range of technical support and assistance to the Downtown Eastside Planning Group and Chinatown Transformation team within the Community Planning Division. Key tasks will include 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 rezoning enquiries.
Specific Duties/Responsibilities
The Planning Analyst will provide a range of professional and technical services as part of the Community Planning Division with an initial focus on development policy in the DTES, community development project activities and legacy actions related to preparation of a living heritage and cultural assets plan.
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 updates to websites
Facilitating social media outreach
Undertaking research, technical writing, mapping and data collection
Responsibilities will also include technical research and analysis, project implementation, rezoning processes, project scoping and policy by-law amendment and development
Responsibilities for this position can also include:
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
Assisting in the preparation of planning policy, zoning, and guidelines
Assessing, analyzing and presenting rezoning enquires for internal staff discussion;
Responding to written enquiries
The work is carried out in consultation with other City divisions and departments
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Position Requirements
Education 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:
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 judgment.
A proven ability to self-manage workload and meet time demands (e.g. prioritize tasks, communicate expected delivery of items with staff, request help when needed) is a requirement.
Applicants must have strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal, must be able to demonstrate sound research and analytical abilities and experience, and 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.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with the Chinese community, particularly community groups in Chinatown is an asset.
Capability to read, write or speak in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), is an asset.
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
Business Unit/Department: Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: December 2020
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-024: $36.45 to $43.04 per hour
Application Close: November 8, 2020
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