Transportation Planning Technologist

Job Responsibility: Job Status Temporary Full-Time About Us Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC's Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver. Position Overview Our Transportation Department is looking for a temporary full-time Transportation Planning Technologist to join the team for a three (3) year opportunity. You will provide technical planning work on matters relating to parking and transportation demand management (TDM), including researching, coordinating, reviewing, developing and recommending parking policy and parking management plans. This position will also be responsible for:

• Conducting research and analysis of issues and policies pertaining to vehicle parking, accessible parking, curbside management, and TDM for new developments.
• Implementing changes and updates to off-street and on-street parking policies.
• Overseeing the collection and record keeping of parking data for analysis and reporting.
• Preparing technical materials related to current capacity and utilization of existing on-street parking supply.
• Assisting with the development of major reports, technical documents, and presentations to Council.
• Attending and delivering various internal and external meetings including workshops, open houses, public engagement events, information meetings, and Council meetings.
• Developing the parameters for consultants' transportation studies including assisting in selecting consultants, setting terms of reference, and reviewing work for completeness.
• Managing contracts and relationships with third party consultants.
• Explaining and interpreting applicable municipal policies, procedures, requirements, and programs to the general public, government officials, developers and other internal and external contacts.
• Providing cross-departmental support for updates to transportation and parking policies within strategic planning documents; and,
• Performing other related duties as required.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Sound knowledge of transportation planning principles, procedures and standards related to the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the bylaws, policies, regulations, and practices governing the work.
• Ability to perform research and analysis on municipal transportation issues and projects, and to formulate a variety of recommendations and options.
• Ability to manage change and establish effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Specialized knowledge in parking policy and research methods would
• be considered an asset.

Qualifications You will have a diploma or degree in an appropriate discipline such as civil engineering or urban planning from a recognized institute of technology plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid B.C. Driver's Licence is also required. Details Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $44.22 to $52.21 per hour (2024 rates) Hours of Work: 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available) Apply The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we're looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at by June 13, 2024 to be considered. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you. We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the x?m?thk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located. Compensation The pay range for this unionized position is $44.22 to $52.21 per hour (2024 rates) Posting Detail Information Posting Number 24-22T Job Open Date 05/23/2024 Job Close Date 06/13/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants