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Summary of Duties:

Reports to and carries out work under the direction of a Manager in Planning and Development.  Undertakes and assists staff in a variety of planning, environmental, and natural heritage-related assignments and studies, including research, survey, data-gathering, data maintenance, and data analysis. Provides graphic design assistance in the preparation of reports and studies. Makes presentations, where necessary, to various groups including Advisory Committees, Standing Committees, Stakeholder Meetings, and the General Public.

Work Performed:

• Under the direction of a Manager in Planning and Development, undertakes research, survey, data-gathering, data monitoring, data analysis, and mapping analysis related to Planning and Development projects and processes.  Provides information to other planning staff, municipal departments, agencies, elected officials, community organizations and the general public.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, while applying planning, sustainability, resiliency, and/or natural heritage-related principles; and provides information to senior staff, Managers, and the Managing Director, Planning and Development pertaining to Planning assignments.
• Assist with graphics in the preparation of reports and presentations. Develops illustrative urban design drawings, maps, and 3D modeling to assist Planning and Development staff in their projects. Undertakes site and building photography; and produces graphic illustrations, modelling and mapping.
• Conducts, or assists in the preparation of studies, strategies, guidelines and projects relating to the long term planning for sustainable development of land, facilities and services, including the study of demographic, socio-economic, physical and environmental factors; solicits input from other departments, divisions, agencies and the public.
• Provides information to other planning staff, municipal departments, agencies, elected officials, community organizations and the general public.
• Assists in the organization and participates in presentation/public meeting set-up, and attends meetings of the Planning and Environment Committee, other Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, and citizen groups, as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a full-time University or College Bachelor’s, Master’s or Technology Program within a focus on environmental science, environmental planning, or planning equivalent. 

Student must be returning to full-time studies in September 2026 and/or require this placement to graduate. 

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Working understanding of planning legislation, and planning, natural heritage, sustainability and resiliency principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of Planning Act.
• Valid Driver’s License is an asset.
• Strong computer skills in Windows Office programs, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge in graphic design related software, such as Google SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and ArcGIS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Other Information:

$23.11/hr.

This posting is for (1) full-time temporary student opportunity from May-September 2026. 

This position is arranged to be in-person with the potential to work remotely. 

Police Record Check:

The successful applicant is required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC).