Planning Assistant 2, Community Planning - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

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North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Status

Temporary Full-Time
About Us
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. 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, familyfriendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civicminded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
Position Overview
Our Community Planning and Housing Department has a temporary fulltime 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.

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The successful applicant will have:

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. Familiarity with urban and graphic design principles and mapping presentation methods are desired.
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.

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Salary:

The pay range for this unionized position is $36.08 to $42.45 per hour (2024 rates) based on a 35-hour work week.

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Hours of Work: 35-hour work week
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We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted._
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located._

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