Senior Policy & Planning Analyst

at  Metro Vancouver

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than June 30, 2026)
Department: Parks & Environment
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T27 $3,486.53 - $4,119.45 bi-weekly

• Assembles, analyzes and interprets data related to various regional strategic climate, air quality, and energy policy planning issues; performs trend analyses and energy and emissions projections to determine past, present and future impacts of activities on energy and climate initiatives; participates in the development of related strategies; prepares reports, briefings, recommendations and draft policy proposals for review by a superior.
• Participates in the review, development or revision of policy alternatives; reviews effectiveness of existing codes of practice for assigned activities; surveys municipalities and private sector representatives regarding the implementation of same and prepares reports on findings and recommendations for consideration by senior staff.
• Provides technical and process support for long-term strategic energy and climate action planning processes across the organization, such as action plans and performance plans; researches and develops improved methods for prioritizing projects in the energy and climate action planning process; works with staff on the development and evaluation of business cases; expands the use of performance measurement software, refines tools and enhances drill-down capabilities for expanded usage.
• Develops complex analytical models; coordinates GIS or other spatial analysis projects; assesses departmental information needs; recommends priorities and implementation strategies and, upon approval, directs and implements same; develops, maintains and updates databases, systems and analytical tools; prepares budget estimates and monitors data modeling and/or project budgets.
• Leads and/or undertakes major research studies and projects related to regional energy and climate action planning, including surveys, data development and information systems development; defines project specifications and/or consulting service requirements; prepares requests for proposals, evaluates same and recommends consultants.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, consultants, commercial enterprises and associations, municipal and other levels of government and non-governmental organizations; represents Metro Vancouver on various committees and task forces; makes presentations to various internal and external groups; provides technical assistance and information and promotes awareness of policies, objectives and programs to various stakeholders and staff.
• Directs and/or coordinates the work of consultants engaged in technical and research projects; monitors consulting services and ensures compliance with specifications, and addresses related problems.
• Performs related work as required.