**JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'SLARGEST PORT.** The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities. As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential. The Planning Assistant - PER is responsible for supporting the administration of VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review process; coordinating minor project permit application reviews; assisting the Project and Environmental Review department with research and technical analysis in support of project permit reviews and other development-related policy issues; and supporting the monitoring of project permit activity and associated reporting. **What you do:** + Supportsadministration of the Project and Environmental Review process. + Maintains ePER to track project permit status andrelated tools which support monitoring of the Project and Environmental Reviewprocess, including the preparation of technical reports summarizing projectpermit activity against defined metrics. + Coordinatesinternal review of minor project permit applications; assesses the merits of applications with respect to defined planningcriteria, appropriate development standards and best practices; liaises withapplicants and their consultants; recommends project approval for considerationby the Supervisor, Planning – Project and Environmental Review; monitorscompliance with permit conditions. + Undertakes research and technical analysis to supportproject permit reviews; continuous improvement of the Project and EnvironmentalReview process; and other development-related policy issues. + Providesadministrative support to monitor status and progress of continuous improvementinitiatives for the Project and Environmental Review process. + Supportsthe project and environmental review department in preparing for andimplementing external consultation activities associated with project andenvironmental reviews. + Preparesand implements notifications to external agencies and the public, as required,associated with minor project permit reviews. + Assistswith the maintenance of VFPA’s web pages associated with the Project andEnvironmental Review process. + Addressesgeneral public inquiries related to the project and environmental reviewprocess. + Participatein health and safety initiatives and comply with established policy, proceduresand guidelines to protect yourself and your work colleagues. Reportconcerns, hazards, risks and incidents to management for follow-up. **What you bring:** + Completionof a two-year full-time diploma in planning or another related discipline, anda minimum of 1.5 years related experience in either an urban or port planningand development capacity or direct experience with development or environmentalreview processes. + Mustbe proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular PowerPoint and Excel. + Self-motivated individualswith excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and the abilityto liaise effectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts. + Must have excellent writtenand verbal communication skills. + Must be a team player with acustomer service focus. Goodorganizational skills and flexibility to perform multiple tasks is required. **What we offer:** + Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan + Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan + Flexibleremote work program + Earnedtime off program + Paidvacation and personal care leave + Learning,development, and advancement opportunities + Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront + Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace **Location:** Vancouver, Canada **Job type:** Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid **Working environment:** Normal working office conditions. _This is Canadian-based employment, and it isexpected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject tobackground checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/orreference checks._ _At the_ _Vancouver Fraser PortAuthority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective ofthe diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us at_ careers@portvancouver.com _._ _We recognize and acknowledge that we arelocated on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our_ website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) _._