Requisition ID: 42528
Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Main Purpose & Function
The Social Planning Analyst works independently and as part of multiple teams within Social Policy to support and advance social plans, projects and initiatives that contribute to a healthy, equitable, sustainable and resilient city for all. This role acts as a leader within the division in practicing research, engagement, data analysis, data visualization, policy analysis, evaluation and communications.
The Social Planning Analyst undertakes a portfolio of work supporting the research and data needs of other teams in Social Policy and works collaboratively with staff leading and working on these teams, while also advancing division-wide priorities and identifying opportunities to streamline and support work across multiple portfolios. Portfolios may include work with any teams within Social Policy and Projects based on operational need, interest, and skills, and currently include: Healthy City Strategy, social indicators and trends, grants, youth safety, anti-racism and equity, accessibility, childcare, social infrastructure, food systems, community and gender safety, mental health and substance use, community economic development, and Indigenous community development.
The position reports to the Social Planner leading the Healthy City Research and Data Team, under the direction of the Managing Director, Social Policy and Projects and works collaboratively with staff across the division and engages with community organizations and members of the public.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 - 4 days a 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: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: November, 2024
Position End Date: October, 2025
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-024: $42.04 to $49.65 per hour
Application Close: October 15, 2024
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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