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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 cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. 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, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Managing Director of Social Policy & Projects, the Social Planner II is responsible for coordinating major social planning projects often involving complex and sensitive issues, and supervises a small team to help improve the social well-being of Vancouver residents, communities, and neighbourhoods to create a healthy city for all.The work requires considerable liaison with government representatives and officials and members of Boards, Commissions, private agencies and community organizations.

The initial of focus of this Social Planner II position is to provide collaborative leadership and strategic direction that contributes to the ongoing development and implementation of the Healthy City Strategy (HCS), the City’s long term sustainability strategy for health and wellbeing. The HCS encourages senior government partnerships and investments and align long term priorities for the City’s capital and operational investments, leverages additional resources and ensures that resources are targeted to Council approved priorities and community needs.

The Social Planner II applies socio–economic theories and practice, provides strategic leadership and project management skills and leads the development and implementation of multi-sectoral initiatives involving senior leaders, community partners, and civic agencies to achieve key goals and targets. The position also contributes to monitoring systems to track and report out on progress on targets, indicators, implementation, and alignment to Mayor and Council and other stakeholders; makes presentations and reports to senior management and Council and ensures that the strategy aligns with corporate objectives. In future, this position may be reassigned to focus on other Social Planner II related work within the division based on operational need.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates collaborative multi-sectoral initiatives and actions with internal and external stakeholders, including senior representatives, to achieve healthy city goals and targets including but not limited to other levels of government, the non-profit sector, business, research, and residents.
• Advises senior leaders both internal and external to the City on international and local best practices and methodologies to address very complex social problems facing Vancouver and other urban centres through innovative approaches.
• Facilitates consultation and engagement initiatives with residents, Indigenous communities and organizations, community organizations and other government agencies, business and residents to identify and implement innovations promoting and achieving healthy city goals and targets.
• Contributes to monitoring and tracking systems that integrate related HCS city wide indicators, actions and metrics and prepares regular updates to Mayor and Council, and other publics and partners on progress.
• Prepares information, presentations and reports which align with corporate objectives for senior management and Council.
• Supervises and mentors staff to ensure effective team outcomes.
• Develops contracts and supervises consultant contracts, as required.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• University graduation in the Social Sciences, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Public Health, Indigenous Studies, or other related discipline, preferably at the Master’s level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience working in a municipal planning setting, and an extensive understanding and experience with good results in multi-sectoral planning and implementation of strategic and complex social initiatives. Considerable experience working in this area preferably supplemented by supervisory experience.
• Experience with data management, governance, and tools; analytical approaches, methods, and tools; and production and delivery of presentations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and experience in health and well-being, planning, research and analysis along with knowledge of social policy development, in particular health equity and the determinants of health. 
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the research and evidence upon which the Healthy City Strategy is based, such as health equity, social determinants of health, Indigenous well-being concepts, proportionate universalism, and other related theories and practices.
• Considerable experience leading senior internal and external stakeholders, steering committees, senior personnel in civic departments and dedicated staff team and consultants in the development, implementation and monitoring of a strategic initiative.
• Working knowledge and application of social, economic, and ecological trends and statistics
• Ability to create, operationalize and measure effective social policy through community development and other innovative approaches.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to form strategic partnerships to address complex social issues from a wide range of civic and senior government officials, non-profit and private sector representatives and residents.
• A strong understanding of social sustainability and how it relates to economic, ecological, and cultural sustainability.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability lead strategic efforts, manage conflict, and to exercise a high degree of judgement and independence toward delivery of outcomes.
• Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to set and adapt to changing priorities in a complex, fast paced work environment. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the preparation of reports and presentations;
• Ability to supervise staff and/or contractors and ability to manage budgets
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Proficient technological skills.
• Ability to meet transportation needs.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 years to less than 3 years

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to establish or implement policies and procedures for staff, plan and control budget and inventory, and manage contracts for advertising or marketing strategies
• The candidates should be able to hire, train, and supervise staff, as well as address customers’ complaints or concerns
• The candidates should be able to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided
Security and safety: Criminal record check

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be meticulous with attention to detail

• The candidates should be comfortable with bending, crouching, and kneeling as needed for tasks

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should exhibit dependability in their work

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to sweep, mop, wash, and polish floors, as well as dust furniture
• The candidates should be capable of vacuuming carpeting, area rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture
• The candidates should possess the ability to clean, disinfect, and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master in Horseshoe Bay.

As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety; departmental leadership; crew supervision and a strong customer service focus. The Master ensures efficient vessel operations, including navigation, route and ship management, regulatory compliance, maintaining operational records and logs, and supporting the business performance of the vessel. The Master oversees crew training in fire, safety and boat drills, ensure that safety equipment is operational and provide leadership in emergency situations.

The Role 

Reporting to Senior Master, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

A) Serves as Master of the Vessel by:

• Overseeing the navigation of the vessel between ports safely and efficiently, ensuring that it is berthed and unberthed in a safe, efficient manner
• Making operational judgements based on weather, vessel traffic, and the condition of the ship
• Overseeing a comprehensive vessel maintenance program, including cleaning, monitoring, and replacement of safety and fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates
• Ensuring a high standard of customer service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances; and
• Ensuring that all written policies and procedures are kept current and that route performance records for the vessel's operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification, and audit requirements 

B) Serves as Company’s Management Representative Establishing and Maintaining a Safe, Secure and Professional Work Environment by:

• Directing the Shipboard Management Team in the implementation of performance and operational improvements
• Ensuring safe practices in vessel operation in accordance with the Company Safety Management System and that employee work practices meet WorkSafeBC standards; regularly conducts emergency drills in passenger safety and control
• Working towards the Company goal of improving safety in all aspects of operations and taking proactive steps to reduce worksite accidents, injuries, and time lost from work
• Providing overall direction and guidance to the Vessel Security Officer
• Ensuring employee training programs in all phases of vessel operation and that crew members are familiar with policies and procedures
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, legislation, company dress, and appearance standards
• Participating in investigations of incidents and internal inquires
• Taking corrective action and reporting equipment failures, damage, service interruption, and incidents; and
• Ensuring timely and effective communication amongst all watches and departments and with shore based
• Ensuring procedures are always followed that safeguard against environmental pollution
• Attending grievance meetings with the Union as the management representative, with authority to resolve individual grievances in consultation with Employee Relations

C) Serves as Crew Manager by:

• Attending job interviews of the Deck department and participating in hiring and promotion decisions of deck employees
• Ensuring correct procedures are in place for orientating and familiarizing deck department employees
• Overseeing and conducting performance appraisals for deck department employees
• Monitoring, guiding, coaching and addressing issues related to performance, conduct, and attendance
• Assisting in the development and progression of deck employees
• Implementing disciplinary and corrective action for deck employees, up to and including termination

D) Manages the fiscal activity of the vessel by :

• Assisting in the preparation of the deck budget
• Ensuring effective vessel financial administration
• Monitoring the watch budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining costs variances
• Overseeing the accurate completion of employee staff time sheets
• Taking timely preventative and corrective measures to ensure sound overall fiscal management of the vessel

What you bring to the team

• Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of computer programs
• Training in business and leadership would be an asset

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by February 26, 2026.

Additional information

The target salary range: $135,600 - $150,700 per annum.  The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master in Horseshoe Bay.

As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety; departmental leadership; crew supervision and a strong customer service focus. The Master ensures efficient vessel operations, including navigation, route and ship management, regulatory compliance, maintaining operational records and logs, and supporting the business performance of the vessel. The Master oversees crew training in fire, safety and boat drills, ensure that safety equipment is operational and provide leadership in emergency situations.

The Role 

Reporting to Senior Master, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

A) Serves as Master of the Vessel by:

• Overseeing the navigation of the vessel between ports safely and efficiently, ensuring that it is berthed and unberthed in a safe, efficient manner
• Making operational judgements based on weather, vessel traffic, and the condition of the ship
• Overseeing a comprehensive vessel maintenance program, including cleaning, monitoring, and replacement of safety and fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates
• Ensuring a high standard of customer service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances; and
• Ensuring that all written policies and procedures are kept current and that route performance records for the vessel's operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification, and audit requirements 

B) Serves as Company’s Management Representative Establishing and Maintaining a Safe, Secure and Professional Work Environment by:

• Directing the Shipboard Management Team in the implementation of performance and operational improvements
• Ensuring safe practices in vessel operation in accordance with the Company Safety Management System and that employee work practices meet WorkSafeBC standards; regularly conducts emergency drills in passenger safety and control
• Working towards the Company goal of improving safety in all aspects of operations and taking proactive steps to reduce worksite accidents, injuries, and time lost from work
• Providing overall direction and guidance to the Vessel Security Officer
• Ensuring employee training programs in all phases of vessel operation and that crew members are familiar with policies and procedures
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, legislation, company dress, and appearance standards
• Participating in investigations of incidents and internal inquires
• Taking corrective action and reporting equipment failures, damage, service interruption, and incidents; and
• Ensuring timely and effective communication amongst all watches and departments and with shore based
• Ensuring procedures are always followed that safeguard against environmental pollution
• Attending grievance meetings with the Union as the management representative, with authority to resolve individual grievances in consultation with Employee Relations

C) Serves as Crew Manager by:

• Attending job interviews of the Deck department and participating in hiring and promotion decisions of deck employees
• Ensuring correct procedures are in place for orientating and familiarizing deck department employees
• Overseeing and conducting performance appraisals for deck department employees
• Monitoring, guiding, coaching and addressing issues related to performance, conduct, and attendance
• Assisting in the development and progression of deck employees
• Implementing disciplinary and corrective action for deck employees, up to and including termination

D) Manages the fiscal activity of the vessel by :

• Assisting in the preparation of the deck budget
• Ensuring effective vessel financial administration
• Monitoring the watch budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining costs variances
• Overseeing the accurate completion of employee staff time sheets
• Taking timely preventative and corrective measures to ensure sound overall fiscal management of the vessel

What you bring to the team

• Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of computer programs
• Training in business and leadership would be an asset

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by February 26, 2026.

Additional information

The target salary range: $135,600 - $150,700 per annum.  The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.