Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique

Facilities Planning Analyst - Capital project Office

In a spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that our organization and our schools are located on the traditional territories of British Columbia\xe2\x80\x99s First Peoples.

The Conseil scolaire francophone is a public school board recognized nationally for its dynamism and innovative spirit. With over 1,200 employees, the CSF in British Columbia is one of the largest francophone employers in Western Canada.

The CSF is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion within all workplaces which are essential to the success and growth of all students and staff. An open and empowered community promotes the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

To apply for this position: https://emploi.csf.bc.ca/node/76107

The Capital Project Planning Analyst (Planning Analyst) supports the work of the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) Capital Project Office (Project Office) and assists in a variety of capital planning activities and initiatives, including all major capital expansion projects.

The Planning Analyst reports to the Capital Projects Director of CSF Capital Project Office and works closely with the Project Manager(s), supported by the CSF managers and administrators, ECC staff, school administrators, facilities services managers and administrators.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (non-exhaustive list)
Research and Analysis

• Collaborates in a variety of capital projects by researching district, ministry, federal and community needs for determining space allocation and assessing available resources.
• Builds and maintains database for sites, capacities, portables, enrolment projections and space utilization in schools.
• Coordinates implementation of facilities planning and program relocations, including associated renovations, in cooperation with Maintenance & Operations and other departments\xe2\x80\x99 staff.
• Identifies school district and community trends affecting enrolment and facilities use.
• Maintains liaison with local governments, community representatives and the general public on matters related to planning and facilities.
• Prepares and maintains updated Design Aid Sheets per ECC guidelines for existing buildings and proposed projects.

Capital Planning

• Analyses statistical and narrative data with respect to major capital programs funded by the ECC.
• Prepares feasibility analysis and funding submissions (Business Case Development) to the ECC with project cost estimates and project schedules.
• Liaises with architects, consultants, contractors, district maintenance and other staff, municipal authorities, school administrators and the ECC to ensure that relevant information and requirements are reflected in the feasibility analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in urban planning, urban geography or facilities planning with a minimum of three (3) years\' experience in facilities/space planning and building projects; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Familiarity with Baragar Systems demographics software (or other facilities planning and/or projections software), ESRI ARC GIS Mapping (or other mapping software) and various graphics and desktop publishing software would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Geographical Information System.
• Fluency in both spoken and written French and English.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Considerable knowledge of capital planning with familiarity in education facilities and related public sector issues; knowledge of issues and practices related to the use of school facilities and grounds; and knowledge of minor renovation/alteration projects including consultative planning, design, budgeting and implementation.
• Ability to complete research and prepare reports, analyze and interpret statistical and narrative data and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate project risks and incorporate them in feasibility studies with strategies to mitigate them including allocation of contingency funds.
• Ability to forecast project schedules and incorporate in feasibility studies, including as assessment of prevalent and forecasted escalation rates.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, as well as hazardous materials reports and remediation practices and geotechnical investigation reports and their impacts to project feasibility studies.
• Need to apply independent and team efforts; strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to provide technical information and advice in matters relating to planning and feasibility of facility projects.

We thank you for your interest. We encourage applications from members of groups who have been marginalized on any of the grounds listed in the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, disability, political beliefs, religion, marital or family status, age and/or First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit or Aboriginal status.

Please submit your application online by attaching your cover letter and resume in a single document. To apply: https://emploi.csf.bc.ca/node/76107

We communicate only with the people we wish to meet in an interview. Please note that these take place in virtual or face-to-face mode.
Education : Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years