Planning Analyst - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver
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Vancouver, Canada

1 month ago

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Requisition ID:37564


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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


This position performs a key role in information management and reporting, coordination and facilitation as well as a variety of research and technical planning work associated with the management of City's non-market housing portfolio (Vancouver Affordable Housing Endowment Fund - VAHEF) as part of the Non-market Housing Development and Operations Team.


Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Info Management, Research and Reporting

  • Develops and maintains information systems/tools and processes to capture, consolidate and analyze portfolio information, measure performance against targets and identify gaps
  • E.g. affordability, units, unit mix, location, OPEX, CAPEX, operator, delivery method, funding source, lease term, etc.
  • Develops and manages reporting templates at portfolio, asset and project levels to improve transparency and support decision making
  • Updates, organizes and maintains portfoliorelated data;
  • Prepares presentations and productionready materials for senior management related to portfolio direction including data analysis and interpretation;
  • Coordinates with Planning Urban Design and Sustainability to integrate data/reporting with Housing Vancouver Strategy/Housing Data book and prepares VAHEF specific reports for Council and the public
Portfolio Planning Coordination, Facilitation and Engagement

  • Provides coordination, planning, research and analysis related to VAHEF portfolio plans and targets aligned with the City's Housing Vancouver Strategy and targets and Housing Needs Report
  • Employs a diverse range of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to evaluate the housing landscape in Vancouver and VAHEF portfolio and pipeline to define short, medium and long term portfolio targets
  • Conducts advanced research and analysis on a range of portfoliowide issues and policies related to housing
  • Prepares portfolio, asset and project plan templates
  • Coordinates planning workshops with functional leads to evaluate and define key portfolio plans
  • E.g. portfolio targets, development pipeline, etc.
  • Coordinates input from functional leads to complete plans as required
  • Technical writing, research, and preparation of material to published quality for City website and other public materials;
  • Coordinates multidepartmental and key project meetings, prepares agendas, records action items and follows up
  • Coordinates and facilitates stakeholder engagement sessions, prepares agendas and engagement materials, and documents engagement summaries
Grants, Projects and Leases

  • Supports Senior Portfolio Planner and Project Planners in the administration of capital grant programs, and deployment of the City's turnkey housing assets to deliver social housing
  • Performs other related duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:


University degree in a related field such as Urban Planning, Economics, Business Administration, or Real Estate and some professional experience related closely to the duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the role.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge in one of the areas of social, pure or applied science, or sound theoretical knowledge of urban planning.
  • Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in affordable housing/nonmarket housing.
  • Sound knowledge of information management systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, Vandocs)
  • Sound knowledge of research and analysis techniques, including the ability to assess and interpret urban planning data
  • Demonstrated graphics and computer skills in Microsoft Office, and graphics programs (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with the ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, easily readable formats.
  • Ability to work independently and participate successfully on work teams and with the public.
  • Ability to selfmanage workload and meet time demands (e.g. prioritize tasks, communicate expected delivery of items with staff, request help when needed, delegate and explain work to
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