Policy Analyst

Requisition ID: 44040 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Policy Analyst leads the development and implementation of water demand management policies and programs through stakeholder engagement, detailed tracking of water consumption by account, and strategic design. In support of corporate targets, this role develops and implements policies aimed at achieving sustained reductions in potable water use across the City of Vancouver. The Policy Analyst also provides leadership and direction to staff, including supervising the High Consumption team, assigning work plans, overseeing project implementation, and managing conservation and water use reduction programs.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships

As a senior union position, the Policy Analyst provides supervision and guidance to a team of three or more staff, including technical data specialists and program coordinators and reports to the Program Manager. The role collaborates extensively with contacts across all organizational divisions to track, analyze, and report on water use metrics, and serves as a primary point of contact for private-side water demand management initiatives.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads demand-side management research, investigates innovative conservation technologies, and develops policies that drive measurable reductions in water demand.
• Prepares business cases and project future demand using performance metrics, cost-benefit analyses, and return-on-investment projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyzes historical and statistical data to inform the development and refinement of water conservation policies and programs.
• Drafts by-laws and policy recommendations to advance City-wide and corporate water conservation objectives.
• Develops and implements water conservation pilot projects, review metric analysis for accuracy, and contributes expertise to multi-departmental collaboration initiatives.
• Supervises the High Consumption team, providing leadership and corporate direction on leak cases to ensure efficient resolution and alignment with conservation targets.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations for Senior Management and/or Council audience to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared conservation goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and corporate priorities.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

Completion of a degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Engineering or other 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: October 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-029: $51.7 to $61.13 per hour

Application Close: Sept 12, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ 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. 

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