City of Ottawa / Ville d’OttawaVerified Job Source

COOP Student, Planning

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

$27–$32 / hour

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Sep 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The student will support planning and development review activities within the Development Review Branch. Responsibilities include assisting with growth activities, land use planning, and infrastructure planning projects.

Job details

Requisition ID: 23574 Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept. Service: Planning Services Branch: Development Review Branch Employment Type: Up to 5 Co-op Students - up to 4 months - Winter TermWork Hours: 35.00 hours per weekAffiliation: Non Union/Non MPE/Supervisory & Administrative Support Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West Job Category: Co-op student recruitment Application Close: 29/09/2026To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application. 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 requiredKNOWLEDGE 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 Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 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. .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program in urban planning. No prior work experience is required for this position.