COOP Student, Planning

JOB SUMMARY

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.

The Planning, Development and Building Services department is responsible for the planning and delivery of growth activities, including long range land use planning, the City's long-term infrastructure plan, the management of capital investments, development approvals, delivering on major city-building projects and identifying opportunities to foster economic prosperity.

The City of Ottawa's Development Review Branch is looking for up to five Planning Co-op Students. Under the direction of the Planner III, the Student is responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning and development review activities within the Branch.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in urban planning
• No experience required

KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with general land use planning principles
• Knowledge of word processing, spread sheets, GIS, interpreting air photos and maps, and a familiarity with reading plans

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analytical and research techniques
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, and to quickly adjust from one project to another
• Attention to detail
• MS Office
• Flexible
• Dependable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.