City of New Westminster

DEPARTMENT:  Planning & Development - Building

STATUS:  Full-Time 

NO. OF POSITIONS:  One

UNION:  CUPE Local 387

HOURS OF WORK:  35 Hours Per Week

SALARY:  $42.45 - $50.13 per hour + comprehensive benefits package

The City of New Westminster is seeking a Planning Analyst to join the Planning and Development Systems team. The successful candidate will leverage advanced knowledge and skills to research, collect, analyze, and interpret complex information and data related to planning and building processes and policies. This role involves conducting in-depth research, data analysis, and developing materials to support projects within the Planning and Development department, with a focus on the City's Development Application Process Review.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for developing and delivering innovative, data-driven approaches and solutions in planning and development systems. Collaboration with team members to streamline procedures, develop training materials, and enhance efficiency in planning and building permit processes will be key responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing support to the development approvals process review, including:
  • Collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, such as current planning and development processes, best-practices research, and precedents;
  • Liaising with other City departments and external agencies;
  • Making recommendations for streamlining processes, with a focus on optimization, automation, and digitization
  • Writing reports and making presentations to City committees and;
  • Drafting policy and bylaw documents.
• Identify the design and production needs for information materials to improve transparency in the development approvals process.
• Support the development and implementation of systems which assist and streamline planning and development processes.
• Utilize GIS platforms to support the development of digital twins for various planning and development purposes.

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

   

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or degree in planning or related discipline, with sound, related, work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of municipal development review processes and best practices.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and legislation applicable to municipal planning and building departments.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information from various sources and present conclusions and recommendations clearly.
• Experience in online and in-person community engagement facilitation, logistics, and public information material creation.
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Effective verbal, visual, and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively use planning systems such as GIS and/or CAD experience.
• Ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook), graphics software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva), as well as Tempest.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 26, 2025

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples.

It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.

We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.