Planner I (Area Planning & Implementation Team)

City of Vancouver; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Planner I to join the Area Planning & Implementation Team. The role involves providing professional services for community and area plans, conducting policy research, and supporting public consultation activities. A graduate degree in planning and experience in policy work are required. This temporary full-time position offers the chance to contribute to sustainable urban development in a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in planning or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in planning.
• Experience with public engagement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support updates and implementation of community plans.
• Assist in developing land use policies.
• Conduct complex policy research and data analysis.

Skills

Urban planning

Policy advice

Project management

Public engagement

Research methodologies

GIS software

Education

University graduate degree in planning or related discipline

Membership in Canadian Institute of Planners (desired)

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Planner I (Area Planning & Implementation Team)

Requisition ID:44128

Organization
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 and environmentally sustainable cities. 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, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function
The Planner I is a key member of the Area Planning & Implementation team within Community Planning; Long-Range and Strategic Planning. The incumbent will provide professional and technical services towards the updatesand implementation of several community and area plans, including supporting the development of new land usepolicy. The position will require providing policy advice on rezoning enquiries and applications.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Support numerous initiatives related to the updates and implementation of community and area plans.
• Assists in the development of new land use policy and area plans.
• Helps designs and conducts public consultation activities, including community meetings and workshops.
• Conducts complex policy research and data analysis and assists with writing reports and memos.
• Reviews and provides policy advice on rezoning enquiries and applications.
• Facilitates meetings and presents to other staff and management
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education and Experience:

• A university graduate degree in planning or a related discipline, recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Minimum of one year of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, or anequivalent combination of education and experience.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of urban planning, architecture or research subjects and a working knowledge of other subjectsapplicable to planning work, including knowledge of the City's community and area plans, and related policies.
• Ability to project manage and complete smaller policy projects or distinct components of a larger work program.
• Experience in providing internal and external policy advice.
• Sound knowledge of planning and research methodologies.
• Working knowledge of GIS software, such as ArcGIS, is an asset.
• Experience in supporting public engagement processes.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and participate successfully on work teams.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department:Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)

Affiliation:CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: August, 2025

Position End Date: October, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-029: $51.7to $61.13per hour

Application Close: July 6, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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