Planning Assistant (Granville Island) Full Time

Planning Assistant (Granville Island)
Job Requisition ID: 10441
Position Status: Temporary Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid with mandatory weekly presence
Office Location: Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Salary: Our salaries range from $ 81731.61 to $ 86272.25 and are based on qualifications and experience.
Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to “to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world.”
Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet millions of people every year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the “most inspiring public place in the world”.
You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca
What’s in it for you
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:
3 weeks of accrued vacation.
Annual individual performance incentive.
Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
A hybrid work model that gives you the flexibility to choose when to go to the office to maximize your productivity, at a minimum of 4 times per month.
About the role
As a Planning Assistant for Granville Island, you will provide project management, engagement and research support relating to Granville Island 2040 projects.
This is a temporary position of a duration of 13 months.
 
What you’ll do:
Project management: Day-to-day project management of individual planning and development-related projects. This will include support in preparation of project materials (reports, presentations), coordination of internal processes and teams, and support in the oversight of technical work conducted by consultants.
Stakeholder and public engagement: Development and execution of project-specific stakeholder and public engagement strategies. Stakeholder groups include members of the Granville Island community, City of Vancouver (various departments), non-governmental organizations, and local resident associations.
Planning research: At the direction of the Manager of Planning and Development, conduct independent research in support of specific projects. Topics might include: transportation; working effectively with Indigenous groups; sea level rise; economic impact of arts and culture and public spaces; and others.
Data collection, analysis, and communication.
On-going support to the Manager of Planning and Development, and potentially other project leaders, as directed.
What you should have:
A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Planning, Urban Studies, Geography).
A minimum of one (1) to three (3) year of experience in planning, project management or public engagement.
A background or interest in one or more of the following: transportation, public engagement, Indigenous planning, public space and placemaking, development, sea level rise planning.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments, external stakeholders, and members of the public.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage numerous projects concurrently.
Ability to manage budgets
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel.
It would be great if you also had:
A Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion
What happens after you apply 
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!