Planning research assistant – coordinator, planning committees
City of Vancouver’s City Clerk’s Office Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Planning research assistant . City of Vancouver’s City Clerk’s Office provides legislative, administrative, and records management services to support City Council and committees. It ensures transparency by managing public records, facilitating meetings, and overseeing municipal elections. It operates by ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing public access to city decisions. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: City Clerk’s Office
Position: Planning research assistant – coordinator, planning committees
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $34.30 – $40.34 hourly
Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual
Unit: 1060
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Location: Vancouver, BC, CA
Requisition ID: 43079
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Geography, Political Science, Environmental Design, Public Administration, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to extract, organize, and summarize data and narrative information from various sources
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with City staff, elected officials, and members of the public
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have some experience in fields related to urban planning and development, including working with community organizations, the volunteer sector, the post-secondary sector, and government bodies
- The candidates should have experience with event coordination and project management and possess considerable knowledge in fields related to urban planning and development
- The candidates should have considerable knowledge of civic affairs and urban issues and demonstrate considerable knowledge of basic research techniques and relevant information sources
- The candidates should have considerable knowledge of database and presentation software capabilities for data extraction, manipulation, and presentation
- The candidates should possess excellent writing and communication skills to create agendas, minutes, briefs, reports, and articles for general interest and media and strong administrative and financial skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to organize all VCPC regular meetings and sub-committee meetings, including organizing speakers and presentations, setting agendas, and recording and distributing motions and minutes
- The candidates should be able to coordinate VCPC research, projects, and events effectively and prepare reports, budgets, program materials, and communications
- The candidates should be able to communicate with elected officials, City staff, and other Civic Agencies, maintaining relations with external organizations and the public
- The candidates should be able to administer VCPC resources, finances, equipment, and suppliers efficiently and maintain the VCPC website and ensure content accuracy
- The candidates should be able to provide administrative support, including meeting coordination, agendas, and minutes, for additional planning Committees and perform other duties and responsibilities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.