Policy Analyst

Overview

Policy Analyst role at City of Vancouver. The City seeks a professional to lead water demand management policies and programs, and to provide leadership to staff in the conservation and water use reduction initiatives.

• Lead demand-side management research, investigate innovative conservation technologies, and develop policies that drive measurable reductions in water demand.
• Prepare business cases and project future demand using performance metrics, cost-benefit analyses, and return-on-investment projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze historical and statistical data to inform the development and refinement of water conservation policies and programs.
• Draft by-laws and policy recommendations to advance City-wide and corporate water conservation objectives.
• Develop and implement water conservation pilot projects, review metric analysis for accuracy, and contribute expertise to multi-departmental collaboration initiatives.
• Supervise the High Consumption team, providing leadership and corporate direction on leak cases to ensure efficient resolution and alignment with conservation targets.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for Senior Management and/or Council audiences to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared conservation goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and corporate priorities.

Education and Experience:

Completion of a degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Engineering or related discipline, preferably at the post-graduate level. Considerable related experience in a local government setting supporting policy and planning, with a focus on water demand management or similar utility management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Considerable knowledge of research methodologies, including best management practice reviews and analyses, used to develop municipal policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and/or practical experience with basic plumbing concepts, water meter technologies, and databases to support program inquiries and inform policy updates.
• Good knowledge of existing regional water conservation policies, principles, and regulations, with the ability to implement corporate policy to conserve potable water in a growing municipality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and considerable experience with SAP and Hansen (or similar asset management platforms).
• Ability with data manipulation, analysis of complex data sets, and development of metrics that reveal emerging trends and innovative processes to support policy updates.
• Ability to research, develop, implement, and analyze policies and regulations; evaluate the social, environmental, and financial implications of proposals; and identify issues and recommend solutions aligned with corporate goals and strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics, make complex or difficult decisions, and provide clear, actionable direction to guide program or policy outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, stakeholders, the public, government officials, Council, and internal/external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and mentor others to promote employee growth.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and clearly communicate work plan directives to support program success.

Flexible Work Program:
The City supports a hybrid work week where feasible. This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program where operationally appropriate.

• Organization:
  Engineering Services (1300)
• Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular Full Time
• Position
  
  Start Date:
  
  October 2025
• Salary:
  Pay Grade GR-029: $51.7 to $61.13 per hour

Application close:
Sept 12, 2025

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2

SLGBTQ+ 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.