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planning analyst - land use
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Planning Analyst
Posted on November 13, 2024 by Employer details City of Victoria
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Planning Analyst Competition Number: 24/247Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: November 12, 2024Closing Date: December 3, 2024, 4:30 PM PST Department: Planning and DevelopmentPosting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) Salary: $45.77 per hour, Pay Grade 13Job Code: 4352Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1POSITION FUNCTIONPerform policy, planning, analysis, research, and consultation functions related to the development of urban policy and the preparation of city-wide and local area plans. KEY DUTIESResearch and analyze a wide variety of demographic, social, economic, environmental, and urban development and planning data and issues related to key indicators, trends, forecasts, city-wide and local area plans and policy initiatives; undertake complex spatial analyses using GIS software and develop and analyze urban form models in a 3-D digital environment. Coordinate and perform research, analysis and option development for urban planning initiatives including the identification, collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data using various methodologies, and the identification of options and recommendation of alternatives. Develop project initiation documents, project charters, work plans and implementation strategies for detailed planning investigations and prepare proposed changes to policies and plans in consultation with senior staff. Support the city-wide and local area planning process through research and coordination of analysis, synthesis and compilation of information and data, interpretation of results, development of plan and policy options and recommendations, development and monitoring of performance measures, writing reports and preparation of presentations to/for senior staff and council. Develop and deliver, in consultation with senior staff and the Communications and Citizen Engagement Department where appropriate, engagement and communication strategies and processes including designing and disseminating media releases, posters, brochures and web content; assist in the organization of engagement events; lead small group discussions at workshops, open houses and public meetings. Represent the Department at community and advisory committee meetings and to outside agencies; make presentations; provide advice and recommendations on policies/initiatives/programs; respond to enquiries from the public, outside agencies and other departments. Perform related duties where qualified. INDEPENDENCEWork is generated by departmental work programs and requests from various internal and external sources and as assigned by supervisor.Work is reviewed through meetings with senior members of project teams and with supervisor.Issues such as deviations from policy and established procedure are discussed with supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Effort:Normal Mental Effort: Long periods of intense concentration at the computer while entering data, undertaking analysis and conducting research, and preparing reports. (frequent)Visual/Auditory Effort: Focus on detailed spreadsheets, databases, digital models, drawings, maps and VDT for long periods. (Frequent)Work Environment: Office. May be required to work irregular hours. (premium pay) KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIESOrganize and prioritize work.Understand and apply the principles and methods of demographic, social, economic, environmental, spatial and urban development research and analysis to urban planning, strategic policy, and performance measurement.Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software including geographic information system (ARC GIS), 3-D digital form modelling, graphic design and desktop publishing.Synthesize and analyze information and compose reports and documents.Interpret policies, legislation and regulations.Read and interpret technical- LocationVictoria, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$45.77HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99485
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