Strategic Planner II — Public Projects & Policy

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a Planner II to join the Special Projects Office under the Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability department. The role focuses on policy development and implementation across major projects such as Broadway Plan and False Creek areas.

The incumbent will liaise with City departments and external agencies, manage budgets, supervise staff, and lead community engagement activities, including forums and workshops.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Planning recognised by the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Minimum of 2 years professional work in policy planning and project management, preferably with supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages work programs.
• Supervises staff.
• Manages consultancies and project budgets.
• Writes reports, including complex Council reports.
• Presents complex material to staff, the public and City Council.
• Establishes collaborative working relationships with community organizations, businesses, government agencies, residents, and developers.
• Designs, attends and facilitates community events including forums, workshops and meetings.
• Analyzes a wide variety of data to support planning policy recommendations.
• Coordinates and implements projects with citizen groups, BIAs and non-profits.

Skills

Planning policy development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communications

Indigenous awareness

Report writing

Public presentations

Policy analysis

Education

Post-secondary degree in Planning recognised by the Canadian Institute of Planners

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

City of Vancouver is seeking a Planner II to join the Special Projects Office under the Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability department. The role focuses on policy development and implementation across major projects such as Broadway Plan and False Creek areas.

The incumbent will liaise with City departments and external agencies, manage budgets, supervise staff, and lead community engagement activities, including forums and workshops.