Job Description

Position Status:

Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than December 16, 2026)

Department:

Regional Planning and Electoral Area

Employee Group:

Teamsters Local 31

Location:

4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate:

PG T24 $3,077.63 - $3,634.43 bi-weekly

Our Regional Planning and Electoral Area Department is seeking a Planning Data Analyst to gather, organize, analyze, interpret, and validate statistical data from a wide variety of sources. The successful candidate will assist professional planners in identifying and defining data requirements, as well as reviewing the statistical findings of others.

You are a regional planning data expert with substantial experience in handling regional data from multiple sources, including regression analysis, spatial/non-spatial econometric modelling, and GIS. You have a solid understanding of the Metro Vancouver Planning Analytics portfolio and enjoy working in a sophisticated technological environment that utilizes various modelling and programming tools.

This role:

Identifies database requirements and arranges for acquisition of standard and customized data products from Statistics Canada, member municipalities, and other agencies; analyzes and evaluates data for validity and reliability; follows up with data providers to resolve problems. Compiles and analyzes statistics and generates projections in support of specific aspects of regional planning such as land use, housing, labour force and population; identifies data trends; interprets and explains data and presents in a suitable format. Develops and maintains databases; converts data from external sources into standard databases and spreadsheets; develops database formats and prepares related documentation. Provides assistance to planners in developing terms of reference for consultant studies and in selecting consultants; reviews proposed data sources, formats and systems for compatibility with requirements and existing resources; reviews methodology and validity of consultants' statistical findings. Liaises with technical specialists on GIS mapping projects; defines project parameters, identifies and assesses data options, and establishes procedures for data collection and review; reviews results for compliance with requirements. Liaises with a variety of internal and external contacts on matters related to the work, such as planning staff of member municipalities and technical staff at government agencies and consulting firms; responds to information requests from various public and private agencies and members of the public; coordinates and participates in internal and external committee meetings to disseminate information concerning regional planning activities. Prepares a variety of graphic materials such as charts, tables and maps for inclusion in reports and staff presentations; uses GIS software to generate routine and non-routine spatial data queries; troubleshoots and resolves GIS problems; maintains websites and assists in the development of same. Performs related work as required.

To be successful, you have:

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to regional and community planning, including or supplemented by training in database management and GIS, and some related experience. Considerable knowledge of the sources of statistical information and of data requirements for regional planning purposes. Considerable knowledge of standard statistical and analytical methodology as it relates to the work performed. Considerable knowledge of departmental functions, objectives and procedures. Considerable knowledge of computer processes and software used in the work. Ability to identify and define data requirements and gather, organize, analyze, interpret and validate statistical data from a wide variety of sources. Ability to prepare a variety of graphic materials such as charts, tables and maps for data presentation. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to liaise with various groups or individuals on technical subjects and to participate in or coordinate meetings. * Ability to review the research methodology and statistical findings of others for technical accuracy.