Community Planning - Planning Co-op Student
About the role
Position: Planning Technician Coop Student
Salary: Grade 4, Non Union ($23.78/hr 2025 rate)
Reports to: Division Leader – Community Planning
Purpose of Position:
The Planning Technician Coop Student is responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning activities, including conducting surveys, research, data analysis, and preparing documents.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled in a College or University in the field of Urban & Regional Planning or related field of study;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge & Skills:
- 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
- An understanding of the core principles and considerations of urban design.
- Knowledge of the planning and development processes in Ontario and the role of urban design.
- Knowledge of computer software such as MS Office Suite. Ability to use SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and hand-drawn skills would also be beneficial.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist with responding to daily enquiries regarding planning and development matters.
- Review land use proposals for basic conformance with land use policies.
- Update the Municipalities database system for tracking applications.
- Record and track status of all planning related matters.
- Develop and prepares mapping and illustrations.
- Assist with record keeping for the Community Planning function.
- Assist with special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Decision Making and Judgement:
- Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Leader – Community Planning and other department heads.
- Works within established guidelines, policies, procedures, directives, bylaws and legislation.
Physical Skill and Effort
- prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, bending, keyboarding, stooping, climbing, lifting 20 lbs, driving
Interaction Level:
Internal:
- Daily contact with office staff and management
- With co-workers and other staff members to ensure provisions of timely information and services.
External
- Daily contact with provincial ministries, Conservation Authorities, Utilities, School Boards, lawyers, contractors, professionals
Working Conditions:
Environment
- Works within an office environment
Control over Work Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).
Core Competencies
Accuracy & Attention to Detail Technical Knowledge Self-Motivated
Communication Professionalism Problem Solving
Customer Service Investigation & Research Multitasking
Community Planning - Planning Co-op Student
About the role
Position: Planning Technician Coop Student
Salary: Grade 4, Non Union ($23.78/hr 2025 rate)
Reports to: Division Leader – Community Planning
Purpose of Position:
The Planning Technician Coop Student is responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning activities, including conducting surveys, research, data analysis, and preparing documents.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled in a College or University in the field of Urban & Regional Planning or related field of study;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge & Skills:
- 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
- An understanding of the core principles and considerations of urban design.
- Knowledge of the planning and development processes in Ontario and the role of urban design.
- Knowledge of computer software such as MS Office Suite. Ability to use SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and hand-drawn skills would also be beneficial.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist with responding to daily enquiries regarding planning and development matters.
- Review land use proposals for basic conformance with land use policies.
- Update the Municipalities database system for tracking applications.
- Record and track status of all planning related matters.
- Develop and prepares mapping and illustrations.
- Assist with record keeping for the Community Planning function.
- Assist with special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Decision Making and Judgement:
- Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Leader – Community Planning and other department heads.
- Works within established guidelines, policies, procedures, directives, bylaws and legislation.
Physical Skill and Effort
- prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, bending, keyboarding, stooping, climbing, lifting 20 lbs, driving
Interaction Level:
Internal:
- Daily contact with office staff and management
- With co-workers and other staff members to ensure provisions of timely information and services.
External
- Daily contact with provincial ministries, Conservation Authorities, Utilities, School Boards, lawyers, contractors, professionals
Working Conditions:
Environment
- Works within an office environment
Control over Work Schedule
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).
Core Competencies
Accuracy & Attention to Detail Technical Knowledge Self-Motivated
Communication Professionalism Problem Solving
Customer Service Investigation & Research Multitasking