Collection Database Assistant - Canada - District of North Vancouver

Description

Planning Assistant 2, Community Planning
Position Title Planning Assistant 2, Community Planning
Job Status Temporary Full-Time

Designated one of BC's Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and hybrid work options.

This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action.

Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work.

Our Community Planning and Housing Department has a temporary full-time opportunity for a Planning Assistant 2 to join their team for up to 2 years (renewable annually).

This is technical and administrative planning work to support the Community Planning and Housing team.

In this role you will work with databases and statistics and conduct analysis in a variety of areas including housing.

You will assist in monitoring progress on key initiatives and be involved in new projects such as the Official Community Plan.

In addition, you can expect to have exposure to the breadth of portfolios in Community Planning which encompass housing, social planning, heritage, employment lands, public engagement, child care, regional planning and more.

A good understanding of the various components of community planning.

Sound knowledge of data collection, modelling and analysis and an ability to generate reports from sources such as Statistics Canada and BC Stats.

The ability to describe, illustrate, and condense information and data into reports, presentations and other formats. Excellent research skills and an understanding of planning principles, processes and legislation.

A high level of competency with Excel, and a working knowledge of other data visualization software (such as Illustrator, In Design, Sketch Up, and Photoshop) will also assist your success in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to use and grow your planning skills, while being supported by a working supervisor and department manager.

The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in a relevant field such as planning, geography, land economics or urban design.

Work experience in these areas would be an asset. An equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered. 45 per hour (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour work week.

If you have what we're looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you.

Compensation The pay range for this unionized position is $36.45 per hour (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour work week.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Technical/Trade School Certificate/Diploma

Bachelors Degree

PHD
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