Jiahui(Jia) Zhang
Planning Analyst
Surrey,BC
Summary
Results-oriented planner with a strong ability to envision the big picture and develop strategic plans that drive business objectives. Skilled in utilizing data-driven insights to identify opportunities and implementing proactive solutions that deliver cost-effective and timely results. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills enable seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders for successful project execution. Highly organized and exceptional multitasker with top-notch verbal and written communication abilities. Offers over five years of hands-on experience in collecting, analyzing, and recording data on the progress of planning permission applications, as well as effectively responding to inquiries regarding the planning permission application process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Leave- Elderly Caregiver
Family Members
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Over the last seven months I have acted as the primary elderly caretaker in my family. I am grateful for having the ability to be there for my family during that time. It was a difficult decision to take time away from working, but I always knew this leave would be temporary. I am now ready to refocus on my career and return back to work.
- Engaged the elders in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet the elderly patients‘ dietary needs.
- Supported the elders with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Climate Action Planning Technician
City of Williams Lake
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed climate action planning policy research, community engagement activities for the Williams Lake 2025-2050 Climate Action Plan Phase I
- Conducted technical planning reviews and prepare amending bylaws, statutory notices and reports with recommendations for review and submission to Council and Committees
- Processed development applications and Council reports for rezoning and development variance/development permits
- Prepared correspondence in response to public inquiries, relating to development applications, interpretation of zoning, the City's Official Community Plan, and subdivision/development bylaws
- Worked closely with land owners, developers, government agencies, and outside organizations on matters relating to current and long range city planning and development
- Received and responded to inquiries from the public, developers, contractors, utility companies, government agencies and other departments related to planning issues
- Collected and analyzed various types of city data, including population, employment, land use, housing, land supply and demand, traffic and parking, subdivision, and building activities
- Attended weekly city council meetings, Committee meetings, and public hearings as required, and made presentations and responded to questions regarding reports and planning issues
- Supported the community by researching, preparing, managing, and monitoring funding applications to agencies, foundations and government programs in order to access more funding dollars to support economic development projects and initiatives for the City
Planning and Grant Analyst
City of Williams Lake
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked collaboratively with department administrators to review costs.
- Guided policy updates and shepherded operational needs through administrative processes.
- Supported annual financial audit process and grant data files preparation for auditors.
- Analyzed existing systems and recommended improvements and enhancements.
- Reviewed and approved expenditures for appropriate spending on grants.
- Reviewed building plans and zoning permit applications to verify compliance with requirements such as bulk, placement and parking ratios.
- Researched and compiled information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings in council meetings.
Planning Analyst
City of Williams Lake
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Responded to inquiries from the public, multi-departments, and various levels of government regarding zoning bylaws, development permits, park regulations, and general land use issues
- Prepared Comfort Letters as per request by the public including home buyers, lawyers, and real estate agents
- Responded to inquiries and information requests regarding applications including amendments to zoning/official community plans, development permits, development variance permits, Board of Variance, subdivisions and statistics; and provides information regarding procedures for applications
- Analyzed and prepares reports, including making recommendations to the Council, on a variety of development applications based on current zoning criteria, including development permits, development variance permits, sign permits, frontage relaxations, and encroachment applications
- Gathered and analyzing technical planning information, attending public meetings, regular council meetings
- Researched, analyzed, and coordinated notification requirements as per the Local Government Act
- Assisted in the review and preparation of bylaw amendments
- Sound knowledge of environmental law, planning law and practice, Local Government Acts, and other regulations and legislations
- Monitored the completion of terms and regulations of permits and performs field inspections
- Performed other related duties required by the development service department
NDIT First Nations Government Intern
Williams Lake First Nation
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Answered community inquiries on housing issues, service requests and process new housing applications
- Assisted the implementation of 2020 WLFN Housing strategy for the recent Build-out of New Homes in IR1
- Completed the new housing policy research for the on-reserve buildings and update for the community
- Partnerships, liaison, and leasing agreements for the Housing Department
- Assisted with tenant relations and public works communications
- Used record management to maintain a well-organized filing system
- Supported the development, analysis, communication and implementation of the new community land use plan
- Assisted the Lands Manager to finalize a new WLFN Land Use Plan based on the three existing versions
- Participated and earned First Nation Capacity- Land Surveying Program Training completion provided by Natural Resource Canada- sounds knowledge of fieldwork for land survey foundations
- Provided logistical and technical support to the community land use planning process, such as mapping
- Prepared and presented briefings & reports, community engagement; synthesizes and analyzes information and ability to make recommendations
- Assisted community members in identifying and prioritizing the land use needs on reserve
- Grant research and writing – completed a Professional Grant Writing Certificate from TRU
- Completed the phase 1 of the former Saint Joseph Mission Residential School Investigation research - qualitative data analysis
- Conduct archival research and analysis; prepare reports for preliminary results
- Completed survivor and historical database research and community support
- Completed First Nations Trauma Training – in-depth understanding of intergenerational trauma
Research Technician
The University of British Columbia
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisting the PLURA research team with qualitative data analysis
- The research team gathers knowledge and experiences in healthcare decision-making from rural and remote communities in Northern BC
- Using NVivo 12 software to complete qualitative data analysis, such as interview transcripts and focus group discussions for social planning initiatives
- Using innovative approaches for the completion of the community engagement process, such as Photovoice
Downtown Pop-Up Market Coordinator
Downtown Prince George Business Improvement Association
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Reviewed, updated, and revised outdoor placemaking plan for weekends’ downtown Prince George Pop-Up Market organizing committee
- Assisted special seasonal events planning for downtown revitalization projects: Summer Fest, Fall Fest, and Winter Fest, etc
Research Assistant and World Café Resource Manager
University of Northern British Columbia
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Co-facilitated community-based workshops: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
- Completed conflict management plan and incident reports for workshops
- Additionally, completed note-taking, qualitative data analysis and transcription tasks
International Student Mentor
University of Northern British Columbia
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided mentorships to international and exchange students under UNBC International Education
- Created consistent and meaningful contents on all identified social media platforms on campus, including writing and editing social media posts/posters, improving university stakeholder engagement, and promoting social media campaigns
- Worked with Student Led Organizations to plan, organize, promote, supervise, and evaluate Event Programs to meet the needs of international students
Research Assistant
College of New Caledonia
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Bio-mass research/sample collection for the applied science lab
Education
Professional Development - Climate Action Planning
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC04-2026
Bachelor of Planning - Environmental Planning (Natural Resource Planning)
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05-2020
Associate of Arts - Philosophy And Literatures
College of New Caledonia
Prince George 07-2017
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Budget Oversight
- Wiring Diagram Analysis
- Building codes compliance
- Community Development Planning
- Zoning Regulation Analysis
- Spatial Data Assessment
- Data Acquisition
- Sustainable Land Use Strategies
- Regulatory Permit Coordination
- Public Engagement
- Risk Evaluation in Projects
Certification
- Project Management: Government Project
- Working Effectively with Indigenous People-Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- TCPS 2: CORE
- Environmental Monitoring Certificate
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPersonal development programsPaid sick leave4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork Availability
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Career Leave- Elderly Caregiver
Family Members
07.2024 - 02.2025
Climate Action Planning Technician
City of Williams Lake
02.2024 - 07.2024
Planning and Grant Analyst
City of Williams Lake
12.2022 - 01.2024
Planning Analyst
City of Williams Lake
05.2022 - 12.2022
NDIT First Nations Government Intern
Williams Lake First Nation
05.2021 - 05.2022
Research Technician
The University of British Columbia
03.2021 - 08.2021
Downtown Pop-Up Market Coordinator
Downtown Prince George Business Improvement Association
05.2019 - 09.2020
Research Assistant and World Café Resource Manager
University of Northern British Columbia
05.2019 - 12.2019
International Student Mentor
University of Northern British Columbia
10.2018 - 05.2019
Research Assistant
College of New Caledonia
01.2017 - 07.2017
Professional Development - Climate Action Planning
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Planning - Environmental Planning (Natural Resource Planning)
University of Northern British Columbia
Associate of Arts - Philosophy And Literatures
College of New Caledonia
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