Job Description

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is professional planning work of moderate complexity involving the application of specialized knowledge in the investigation and analysis of matters related to planning studies and planning programs for the City\xe2\x80\x99s Tenant Assistance Program. The work entails collection, analysis and interpretation of data in the development and administration of the Tenant Assistance Policy and program; planning, coordinating, administering and delivery of the program\xe2\x80\x99s services; conducting investigations and studies; liaising with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; and preparing a variety of related reports, analyses and correspondence and represents the City and/or department at various meetings and on a variety of committees. This position reports to the Housing Team, and in addition to tenant assistance, supports other aspects of the Housing work program, especially as they pertain to the provision and maintenance of rental housing. An incumbent may, while on special assignments, exercise supervision over a limited number of non-professional reporting staff. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Planning or related discipline with some related experience, membership or eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of British Columbia or Canadian Institute of Planners is desirable or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the related principles, practices and objectives of urban planning and of the City\xe2\x80\x99s policies and bylaws; of the theory and practices of a major discipline applicable to planning; and of the social structure and needs of clients served and of market and non-market rental housing resources and programs. Sound knowledge of federal and provincial housing legislation affecting tenants including: Residential Tenancy Act; Local Government Act; relevant Burnaby policies, zoning bylaws and bylaws regulating development; of the current literature, trends and developments in the area of housing, and of federal, provincial, regional and other municipal government housing policies. Ability to perform moderately complex technical research, analyze and interpret data and prepare reports; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies, public and community resource organizations, landlords, vulnerable populations, members of the public, other government officials and city staff; to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations; to represent the Planning Department, to make public presentations, and act in a liaison capacity in coordinating the work with internal and external contacts; to assist in the administration and monitoring of other departmental program activities; to supervise staff assigned to work on special assignments; and to prepare and maintain related correspondence, records and files.

Please apply online by April 5, 2023.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

City of Burnaby