Planner 2 (Accessibility)

Overview

Reporting directly to the Program Manager, Social Development, the Planner 2 (Accessibility) provides subject matter expertise in accessibility to City Council and City staff. The incumbent is responsible for leading the City’s approach to integrating accessibility into City planning and operations; developing and implementing new and existing accessibility-related policies and initiatives; establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with disability-serving non-profits in the community; monitoring provincial and federal policies and the development of the Accessible British Columbia Act to ensure alignment in approaches to advancing accessibility; analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to support the understanding of diverse accessibility barriers; and pursuing and managing senior government grants to advance accessibility. The incumbent is required to interact with City Council, various City departments, external agencies and staff fro...