Transportation Planner Ii - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:37533

Company

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 & Function

This position is responsible for developing and implementing transportation and public realm projects in street rights-of-way, including for implementation of community plans, and contributing to public space and transportation policy development.

Key Contacts & Reporting Relationships

The Transportation Planner II reports directly to Senior Transportation Engineer in Community Transportation, and will work closely with multidisciplinary planners, engineers, communications, special events and technical staff and various internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Manages multiple, complex projects, including developing project terms of reference, scope and budget.
Liaises with other city staff including staff in Transportation, Public Space and Street Use, Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability, Park and Recreation, Real Estate and Facilities Management and Arts, Culture and Community Services
Designs assessment criteria and success factors, evaluates outcomes of public space programs and inform policy development. Develops study parameters, conducts research and surveys, analyzes results, write reports, and formulates policy recommendations.
Represents Transportation's interests and priorities on interdepartmental working groups for the development community plans, official development plans, largesite redevelopments, rezonings and other citywide planning initiatives.
Designs and conducts public engagement and consultation with stakeholders and other departments and agencies
Chairs meetings and attends City Council meetings, and other civic and outside meetings (may include weekday evenings and weekends)
Coordinates project communication channels internally and externally (web, written etc.)
Supervises junior branch/technical/professional staff, provides direction to various project team members and oversees consultant teams
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A University degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a related field and a minimum of two years' experience in the planning field, preferably supplemented by supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of postsecondary education and experience.
Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of best practices in transportation planning and design, and public space design, programming and stewardship.
Considerable knowledge of current Canadian and international guidelines pertinent to active transportation
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage staff
Strong analytical skills and ability to anticipate and manage multiple interacting and technically complex issues
Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
Ability to formulate sound judgement and ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to make decisions, to negotiate and to problem solve
Ability to work in interdisciplinary project teams, evaluate proposals and make strategic recommendations
Ability to engage with the public and work with community groups
Ability to develop interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and work diplomatically with community groups, professional personnel and effected officials
Ability to work on multiple program objectives within defined timelines and manage complex projects, budgets, staff and consultant teams
Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact

Business Unit/Department:
Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date:
January, 2023

Position End Date:
January, 2025

Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-031: $51.78 to $61.23 per hour

Application Close:
January 13, 2023
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