Tanya Fink Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Canada

SROs & Supportive Housing Planner (2023/24)Responsible for supporting the replacement and improvement of SROs and delivery of low-income supportive housing as outlined in the Housing Vancouver StrategyPlays an important role in the delivery of new low-income (shelter rate) social, supportive housing by coordinating, planning and implementing a variety of programs, policies and project specific work.Engages with City processes including: supporting supportive housing and… Show more SROs & Supportive Housing Planner (2023/24)Responsible for supporting the replacement and improvement of SROs and delivery of low-income supportive housing as outlined in the Housing Vancouver StrategyPlays an important role in the delivery of new low-income (shelter rate) social, supportive housing by coordinating, planning and implementing a variety of programs, policies and project specific work.Engages with City processes including: supporting supportive housing and SRA replacement housing applications through Rezoning and Development Permit/Building Permits process, supporting public consultation and engagement, overseeing the administration of the SRA Bylaw and capital grants, and reviewing legal agreements to protect, secure and improve low-income housingImplements housing strategies and projects aimed at delivering new supportive housing and renewing and improving the SRO housing stockCollaborates with a wide range of internal departments and key external stakeholders, including BC Housing, CMHC, Vancouver Coastal Health, advocacy groups, people with lived experience and the non-profit/co-op sectors to deliver projectsProvides oversight on non-profit operator selection for City-owned supportive housing projects, including supporting lease negotiations with proponents and supporting development of operations management plansProject Lead for Better Together (2022/23)Led and coordinated an innovative two-year pilot project called Better Together. Better Together is a Neighbourhood Collective Action Pilot Program in Mount Pleasant, Downtown South, and Olympic Village.The pilot program aims to improve a sense of safety and connection for all residents, reduce stigma, improve access to support services for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and maintain cleanliness.Better Together also seeks to enhance communication and collaboration between stakeholders to build positive relationships and address community challenges. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

From disasters to economic inequity, cities around the world are tackling the most pressing issues of our time. Through holistic initiatives supporting prepared neighbourhoods, a collaborative government and safe and adaptive buildings and infrastructure, the City of Vancouver's Resilient Vancouver strategy builds our collective capacity to prepare for, recover from and thrive in the face of changes and challenges. This position leads and supports the integration and implementation of… Show more From disasters to economic inequity, cities around the world are tackling the most pressing issues of our time. Through holistic initiatives supporting prepared neighbourhoods, a collaborative government and safe and adaptive buildings and infrastructure, the City of Vancouver's Resilient Vancouver strategy builds our collective capacity to prepare for, recover from and thrive in the face of changes and challenges. This position leads and supports the integration and implementation of resilience priorities and the implementation of components of the Resilient Vancouver strategy through the Vancouver Plan. Specifically, the position leads complex, multi-stakeholder processes to model and evaluate potential impacts of risks and hazards on social, cultural, economic, physical, and ecological values, establishes risk reduction targets, and prepares city-wide guidelines, policy and implementation strategies to enhance urban resilience through long-range planning, land-use, investment and advocacy. The Vancouver Plan is a major cross-departmental program to develop, implement, monitor and steward a long-range strategic plan to guide Vancouver to a bright, sustainable future looking out to 2050 and beyond. This transformative initiative advances and integrates policy areas across all disciplines of the City encompassing social, economic, environmental and cultural objectives through an over-arching lens of equity, reconciliation and resiliency. It will guide strategic planning and policy at the City in the future in alignment with Council, corporate and departmental policies, priorities, investments and actions. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Project Manager of the Employment Lands & Economy Review. Equity, Diversity & Resilience Lead. Economic Development Planning Liaison to the Vancouver Plan.Facilitator of the Vancouver Plan Economic Policy Working Group.The Employment Lands & Economy Review (ELER) is a major initiative of the Economic Development Planning team in City-wide & Regional Planning. It involves a comprehensive review of Vancouver's economy, along with technical supply/demand analysis of job space… Show more Project Manager of the Employment Lands & Economy Review. Equity, Diversity & Resilience Lead. Economic Development Planning Liaison to the Vancouver Plan.Facilitator of the Vancouver Plan Economic Policy Working Group.The Employment Lands & Economy Review (ELER) is a major initiative of the Economic Development Planning team in City-wide & Regional Planning. It involves a comprehensive review of Vancouver's economy, along with technical supply/demand analysis of job space needs over the next 30 years. It has three components: Equity, Diversity & Resilience, Retail/Commercial Areas & Small Business and Industrial, Office and Hotels. The ELER involves comprehensive engagement, research and data analysis, and consideration of related policy planning initiatives. Through this work, the City is developing a deeper understanding of the key challenges facing Vancouver’s workers and businesses. The information and understanding developed through the Review is a foundational input to the Vancouver Plan process and future economic development work conducted by the City and partners.The ELER builds on all economic development work done before it on these lands—the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

CommunityIMPACT Consulting is a Vancouver-based planning consultancy committed to and passionate about working on urban social issues through the three pillars of sustainability: social, environmental and economic. Particularly focused on strengthening communities, assessing and mitigating community impacts, protecting community assets and achieving social change. CommunityIMPACT Consulting values participatory planning, working with communities facing complex social challenges, and bridging… Show more CommunityIMPACT Consulting is a Vancouver-based planning consultancy committed to and passionate about working on urban social issues through the three pillars of sustainability: social, environmental and economic. Particularly focused on strengthening communities, assessing and mitigating community impacts, protecting community assets and achieving social change. CommunityIMPACT Consulting values participatory planning, working with communities facing complex social challenges, and bridging the divide between local government and communities to find ways to make Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, truly, for all. Services include: Planning: policy development, project design and management, research and analysis, social impact assessment, needs assessment, outcome-based monitoring and evaluation, indigenous planning, social innovationCommunity Development: capacity-building, collective impact, strategic planning, board development, grant/proposal writing, community economic development, program evaluation, empowerment, visioningEngagement: stakeholder and public consultation, group facilitation, community dialogue, asset mapping, world cafe, digital storytelling, outreach, survey design, focus groupsCommunications: proposal/report writing, web content, editing, media strategy, event planning, marketing materialFor more information, visit www.communityimpacts.ca Show less

This position is a senior generalist position within the Community Social Development section, directly supervising the areas of Senior, Youth, and Diversity services, and acting as second-in-command to the Manager of the department, assisting with implementation of the Social Development Strategy and other departmental initiatives. Examples of key work activities include:• Planning and Policy development, taking a lead role in the implementation of Community Social Development… Show more This position is a senior generalist position within the Community Social Development section, directly supervising the areas of Senior, Youth, and Diversity services, and acting as second-in-command to the Manager of the department, assisting with implementation of the Social Development Strategy and other departmental initiatives. Examples of key work activities include:• Planning and Policy development, taking a lead role in the implementation of Community Social Development initiatives.• Supervision of Senior, Youth, and Diversity services work groups and activities, including consultants engaged to perform related work.• Administration of budgets, preparation and editing of reports, and assisting Manager with departmental management functions.• Leading new, complex social development initiatives.• Provision of support and advice regarding the planning and operation of facilities within Community Social Development, including the identification, negotiation, and implementation of new community amenities secured through development.• Liaising with community groups and organizations Show less

Responsible for the project management, development and implementation of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) Local Area Plan (LAP) and the Local Economy chapter as a member of extensive interdepartmental staff team.Liaison to the DTES LAPP Committee and various multi-sector private stakeholders including local BIAs and community organizations. Applied socio-economic theories and practice, integrated the DTES Social Impact Assessment (SIA) into the plan and co-created the Social Impact… Show more Responsible for the project management, development and implementation of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) Local Area Plan (LAP) and the Local Economy chapter as a member of extensive interdepartmental staff team.Liaison to the DTES LAPP Committee and various multi-sector private stakeholders including local BIAs and community organizations. Applied socio-economic theories and practice, integrated the DTES Social Impact Assessment (SIA) into the plan and co-created the Social Impact Management Framework and its component Community Asset Management. Managed the production of complex policy plans, provided strategic input and direction on existing zoning and policy, supervised staff and interns, managed consultant studies and budgets, made presentations and wrote reports to senior management and Council and aligned capital funding towards implementation and Council priorities. Led the implementation of the Local Economy chapter. Assisted in achieving the goals and targets of the overall DTES LAP. Advised senior leaders on international and local best practices and methodologies including innovation, poverty reduction and collective impact to address inner-city local economic development issues.Scoped, researched and developed the Council-mandated DTES Community Economic Development Strategy in partnership with community stakeholders including other levels of government, residents, businesses and the non-profit sector. Member of the Healthy City Strategy Tech Team. Assisted authoring the Well-Planned Built Environment, Making Ends Meet and Working Well and Being and Feeling Safe chapters of the Healthy City Strategy.Represented Planning on the interdepartmental relocation of United We Can.Represented Planning on the interdepartmental management and capacity building of the DTES Street Market.Represented Planning on various development, housing and small pharmacy applications.Supervised a total of seven student interns and two junior staff. Show less

Vancouver, Bc

Member of the Urban Health Team Led the DTES Social Impact Assessment. Designed and facilitated its engagement phase that consulted over 600 community members in conjunction with community organization partners. Assisted in the development of indicators to effectively monitor, evaluate and report back to stakeholders and co-wrote the final report. Gained intimate knowledge of community needs and related social amenities.Aligned the SIA with the Healthy City Strategy and the… Show more Member of the Urban Health Team Led the DTES Social Impact Assessment. Designed and facilitated its engagement phase that consulted over 600 community members in conjunction with community organization partners. Assisted in the development of indicators to effectively monitor, evaluate and report back to stakeholders and co-wrote the final report. Gained intimate knowledge of community needs and related social amenities.Aligned the SIA with the Healthy City Strategy and the emerging DTES Local Area Planning Process.Managed a portfolio of projects including the DTES SIA, Methadone Maintenance Therapy Working Group, Sex Work & Sexual Exploitation Task Force, Great Beginnings Grant Program, Employment Services Assessment, Social Innovation: Focus on Social Enterprise, and the Well- Being component of the DTES, Marpole and Grandview-Woodland plans as part of the Urban Health Team. Assisted with the development of the Healthy City Strategy and supervised research into a Healthy Planning & Development Toolbox. Supervised one student intern and two junior staff. Show less

Performed surveys, consultation and asset mapping with newcomer youth and seniors and created and led a digital storytelling project with 9 newcomer youth as part of the province of British Columbia’s Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods (BWIN) initiative. Also prepared a final report.

Worked with the City of Vancouver's Social Planning Department, Housing Policy and Central Area Planning on the creation of a Social Impact Assessment Framework for new development on low-income communities, namely the DTES. Convened and coordinated a group of 10 low-income, DTES residents who acted as a Observer Committee to the City's process. Worked with the committee to develop criteria to ensure the City's process was representative, engaging, inclusive and participatory. Produced a… Show more Worked with the City of Vancouver's Social Planning Department, Housing Policy and Central Area Planning on the creation of a Social Impact Assessment Framework for new development on low-income communities, namely the DTES. Convened and coordinated a group of 10 low-income, DTES residents who acted as a Observer Committee to the City's process. Worked with the committee to develop criteria to ensure the City's process was representative, engaging, inclusive and participatory. Produced a final graduation paper on participatory social impact assessment and Vancouver's involvement of the DTES community in this case. Show less

Assisted in the administration and organization of day-long, monthly meetings with regional homeless shelter providers. Provided administrative assistance with report writing, presentations, minute-taking, and facilitation.GVSS is a groundbreaking regional network of organizations responding together since 1998 to meet the needs of people who are homeless or at risk (formerly known as the Lower Mainland Cold/Wet Weather Strategy). It is a unique initiative, bringing together shelter… Show more Assisted in the administration and organization of day-long, monthly meetings with regional homeless shelter providers. Provided administrative assistance with report writing, presentations, minute-taking, and facilitation.GVSS is a groundbreaking regional network of organizations responding together since 1998 to meet the needs of people who are homeless or at risk (formerly known as the Lower Mainland Cold/Wet Weather Strategy). It is a unique initiative, bringing together shelter providers, all levels of government, and other organizations working to address homelessness. The members of GVSS work toward a vision of accessible, high quality emergency shelter services as part of a continuum of housing and supports. Show less

Organized roundtables in Vancouver and Kelowna as part of a series that brought together 150 leaders from the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors to discuss affordable housing strategies. Liaised with housing providers/developers, government officials, and First Nations bands and provided support to the steering committee. Produced two reports of proceedings.

Interviewed over 100 homeless people living in the City of Vancouver's various HEAT shelters as part of the following project:"Vancouver Meals, Behaviour, and Well-Being"--Dr. Karen CooperDespite the appearance that food is readily available via food lines and other food services in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many of the homless and the residents of shelters and SROs are dangerously underweight and report a variety of difficulties in accessing adequate food.Anecdotal… Show more Interviewed over 100 homeless people living in the City of Vancouver's various HEAT shelters as part of the following project:"Vancouver Meals, Behaviour, and Well-Being"--Dr. Karen CooperDespite the appearance that food is readily available via food lines and other food services in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many of the homless and the residents of shelters and SROs are dangerously underweight and report a variety of difficulties in accessing adequate food.Anecdotal evidence suggests that providing food in residences leads to not only weight gain, but also to calmer buildings and a near-immediate reduction in the number of 911 calls.This is the first study of its kind to look into the impacts of the lack of food, or alternatively the impacts of the introduction of more adequate food provided in-residence, in conditions of extreme poverty with a street-involved population. It is also the first attempt at correlating costs of meal provision with emergency service costs. Show less

Worked to provide affordable homeownership to low-income families in the Lower Mainland through volunteer labour and partnerships with external stakeholders. Recruited, oriented and coordinated over 250 adult and youth volunteers on three build sites. Created the monthly volunteer newsletter and gave monthly recruitment presentations/orientations. Assisted with general office duties, AGM preparation, special event preparation and site visits.Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver is… Show more Worked to provide affordable homeownership to low-income families in the Lower Mainland through volunteer labour and partnerships with external stakeholders. Recruited, oriented and coordinated over 250 adult and youth volunteers on three build sites. Created the monthly volunteer newsletter and gave monthly recruitment presentations/orientations. Assisted with general office duties, AGM preparation, special event preparation and site visits.Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver is a non-profit organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. It's mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. In addition to building homes it also owns and operates a retail social enterprise (The Habitat ReStores) which sell building materials. Show less

Worked with Professor Renisa Mawani on her research project "Law and Diaspora in Historical/Contemporary South Asia

Ma, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Amacon-Beasley Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Urban Planning Recipient 2010 2010 CFUW Ecole.

Ba, Sociology

Activities and Societies: 2008-2009 Killam Fellowship Award Golden Key International Honour Society UBC Sociology Student Association UBC.

Leadership And Public Speaking

Foundations In Public Participation

Planning For Effective Public Participation

Techniques For Effective Public Participation

Education record

Participant representing the City of Vancouver on 4 day learning trip to San Francisco. Visited and learned from leaders in affordable.

Financing Urban Growth: The Use Of Development Cost Charges And Community Amenity Contributions

A comprehensive, detailed, and practical examination of the economic, legal, planning, and political dimensions of development levies.

Zoning & Development By-Law Program (Residential Zonings)

This comprehensive program examines the City of Vancouver’s Zoning and Development by-laws including residential, commercial.

Technical Writing, Presentation Skills I & Ii, Foundations Of Project Management, Networking

Certificate, Professional Journalism

Certificate Of Professional Photography

Women Leading The Way

Women Leading the Way™ is a part-time leadership and career accelerator that stretches existing leaders and moves them towards their next.