Planning Assistant

at  The Corporation of The City of Victoria

Job Description:

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Organize 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.
Read and interpret technical plans and drawings, policies, legislation and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

FORMAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Diploma in urban planning or a related discipline. (2 years)
Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Support planning processes and the development, implementation and monitoring of plans. Research and analyze a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative data (demographic, social, economic, environmental, urban development and planning data) using various methodologies related to key indicators, trends, forecasts, best practices, city-wide and local area plans and policy initiatives. Assist with layout, editing and graphic support.
Undertake spatial analyses using GIS software and develop, analyze and revise urban form models in a 3-D digital environment; bring recommendations to supervisor for urban planning initiatives.
Assist with the organization of public engagement events, the development of informational and graphic public engagement materials and collation of results. Participate in small group discussions at workshops, open houses and public meetings.
Update policy documents following approved amendments in consultation with senior staff. Maintain and update the Community Planning webpage content as needed in consultation with Citizen Engagement and Strategic Planning staff.
Respond to enquiries from the public, outside agencies and other departments by providing information on planning data and information on city-wide and local area planning policies.
Perform related duties where qualified.