MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:
Completion of a degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Engineering or other related discipline, preferably at the post-graduate level. Considerable related experience in a local government setting supporting policy and planning, with a focus on water demand management or similar utility management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of research methodologies, including best management practice reviews and analyses, used to develop municipal policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and/or practical experience with basic plumbing concepts, water meter technologies, and databases to support program inquiries and inform policy updates.
• Good knowledge of existing regional water conservation policies, principles, and regulations, with the ability to implement corporate policy to conserve potable water in a growing municipality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and considerable experience with SAP and Hansen (or similar asset management platforms).
• Ability with data manipulation, analysis of complex data sets, and development of metrics that reveal emerging trends and innovative processes to support policy updates.
• Ability to research, develop, implement, and analyze policies and regulations; evaluate the social, environmental, and financial implications of proposals; and identify issues and recommend solutions aligned with corporate goals and strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics, make complex or difficult decisions, and provide clear, actionable direction to guide program or policy outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, stakeholders, the public, government officials, Council, and internal/external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and mentor others to promote employee growth.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and clearly communicate work plan directives to support program success.

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: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: October 2025
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-029: $51.7 to $61.13 per hour
Application Close: Sept 12, 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 about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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MAIN PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

The Policy Analyst leads the development and implementation of water demand management policies and programs through stakeholder engagement, detailed tracking of water consumption by account, and strategic design. In support of corporate targets, this role develops and implements policies aimed at achieving sustained reductions in potable water use across the City of Vancouver. The Policy Analyst also provides leadership and direction to staff, including supervising the High Consumption team, assigning work plans, overseeing project implementation, and managing conservation and water use reduction programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads demand-side management research, investigates innovative conservation technologies, and develops policies that drive measurable reductions in water demand.
• Prepares business cases and project future demand using performance metrics, cost-benefit analyses, and return-on-investment projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyzes historical and statistical data to inform the development and refinement of water conservation policies and programs.
• Drafts by-laws and policy recommendations to advance City-wide and corporate water conservation objectives.
• Develops and implements water conservation pilot projects, review metric analysis for accuracy, and contributes expertise to multi-departmental collaboration initiatives.
• Supervises the High Consumption team, providing leadership and corporate direction on leak cases to ensure efficient resolution and alignment with conservation targets.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations for Senior Management and/or Council audience to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared conservation goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and corporate priorities.