Planning Assistant III - REPOST

City of Vancouver - CA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Vancouver is seeking a Planning Assistant III to implement street use programs and engage with stakeholders. This role requires strong communication, graphic design skills, and knowledge of public space issues. The ideal candidate will conduct research and develop relevant materials in a collaborative environment. This temporary full-time position offers an hourly wage of $37.20 to $43.78, with a flexible work program and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus post-secondary training.
• Sound knowledge of public space issues and active transportation.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for Street Use programs.
• Develop presentations and communication materials.
• Participate in public engagement processes.

Skills

Graphic design

Public engagement

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary training in urban design or planning

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

GIS Software

MAPublisher

AutoCAD

Job description

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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 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 Planning Assistant III is responsible for helping implement the City of Vancouver Street Use Programs, including shared micromobility, and related projects focused on advancing the City’s public space goals. The Planning Assistant III is responsible for conducting research, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing engagement and communication material to support shared micromobility programs under the direction of the Senior Project Manager.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides research, analysis, communications and graphic design support for the implementation of Street Use programs and other public space and street use related policy.
• Develops plans, presentations, maps and graphics for Council reports, public engagement and internal communications.
• Organizes and participates in public engagement processes including facilitation and minute-taking.
• Manages Street Use Management’s communication channels (create content, monitor newsfeeds and seek opportunities to leverage other channels).
• Liaises with diverse stakeholder groups and handles public inquires both verbally and in writing.
• Liaises with staff from a variety of divisions and departments, including Planning, Development Building and Licensing and Engineering.
• Collects, organizes and/or analyzes public space, transportation use data.
• Attends public events as required outside of regular work hours.
• Performs other technical office and field work duties as required.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented or including post-secondary training in urban design, planning, public policy and sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of local public space issues and active transportation best practices.
• Sound knowledge of drafting, layout work, report design and reproduction and of graphical presentation of statistical data and planning projects.
• Sound knowledge of departmental functions, objectives and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with staff, the public and external agencies.
• Advanced graphic skills and ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, easily readable products.
• Skilled at conducting consultation, research and analysis.
• Ability to participate in public space engagement by using relevant techniques and practices.
• Ability to address and apply knowledge of public space, engagement, and monitoring.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and function as a team player while also working individually with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse group to develop optimal solutions.
• Proficiency with analysis, graphic design and GIS Software packages including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience with public space planning, policy analysis, transportation design, and shared micromobility policy would be an asset.
• Proficiency with MAPublisher and other design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp) would be an asset.

Ability to meet transportation requirements.

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:Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation:CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: August 2025

Position End Date: July 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $37.2to $43.78per hour

Application Close: August 10, 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 genders and 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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