City of Richmond
Onkar Buttar is a seasoned urban planner with extensive experience in research, data analytics, and geographic information systems (GIS). Since November 2010, Onkar has served as a Planner-Analyst for the City of Richmond, managing the research and analytics functions of the Policy Planning department and conducting sophisticated research and trend analysis to inform planning initiatives. Prior to this role, Onkar worked as a Planning Technician for the City of Port Coquitlam, focusing on land use applications, permitting processes, and public inquiries. Earlier positions include GIS Technician at the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, where Onkar created and updated GIS data and maps, and Research Assistant roles at the Community Development Institute and Environment Canada, involving data analysis, reporting, and socioeconomic research. Onkar holds an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Northern British Columbia.
City of Richmond
Do you have what it takes to help make the City of Richmond the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada? Here at the City of Richmond, we employ over 2,000 passionate and driven people from a wide range of expertise: engineers, recreation leaders, financial experts, artists and more. Working with us means a competitive compensation, attractive benefits, positive work environments, the opportunity to work with like-minded people and more. We take pride in providing a high quality of life to our residents. Richmond is a community –200,000 strong—that celebrates diversity: offering flavours from world-class restaurants; promoting rich and colourful history and culture through museums and several public heritage sites; hosting high-calibre events; and of course, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our city has been experiencing growth and change, balancing a thriving metropolitan centre while preserving a rich, agricultural community. Join the City of Richmond---a recipient of numerous national and international awards for excellence; a leading municipality in metro Vancouver, Canada.