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COOP Student, Planning

City of Ottawaabout 23 hours ago
Verified
Ottawa, ON
CA$26 - CA$31/hour
Entry Level
Internship

About the role

JOB SUMMARY

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program OR the internship program at Queen’s University.

The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development 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.

You are responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning activities, including conducting surveys, research, data analysis, and preparing documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in one of the following:engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, computer science or related field OR Enrolment in the internship program at Queen’s University

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
  • 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.

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