Co-op Student - Planning
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Type:
Intern/Co-Op (Fixed Term)
Department:
Hourly Wage:
$23.49
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
February 26, 2026
Openings:
1
Position Summary
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This co-op is eligible for the following:
-
Hourly rate: $23.49
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
Position Summary
The Development Services Department, Planning Policy and Urban Design division is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time, 4-month (May – August 2026) co-op opportunity. Reporting to the Director, Planning Policy and Urban Design, this position is responsible for providing support to planning staff.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Conducts research on planning and development issues supporting planning policy and urban design projects
- Writes background documents, research summaries and analyses of best practice
- Attends meetings and participates in group discussions
- Takes notes and keeps records of meeting discussions
- Supports the facilitation of community engagement activities
- Conducts site visits and field research, in support of planning and development projects
- Supports the Heritage Planning function
- Assists in providing customer service support on planning and development inquiries
- Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental objectives
Education & Experience
- Applicants must be a student enrolled in a graduate degree program (3rd or 4th year student) or a masters program in Community, Urban or Regional Planning or a discipline related to Planning
- Knowledge and understanding of planning and development related issues in a municipal environment
- Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to work independently on specific tasks
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of GIS and CAD are considered an asset
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License with a driving record that demonstrates responsible/safe driving behavior as use of a personal vehicle is required
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online at
under the Employment Opportunities section. The job posting closes at 12:00 am on February 26, 2026. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11:59 pm on February 25, 2026.
Additional Details
The successful candidate will be required to work in office at the discretion of the Director, Planning Policy and Urban Design and in compliance with the Town’s Remote Work Policy.
Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practice.
We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
About Town of Milton
Milton is a town in Southern Ontario, Canada, and part of the Halton Region in the Greater Toronto Area. Between 2001 and 2011 Milton was the fastest growing municipality in Canada, with a 71.4% increase in population from 2001 to 2006 and another 56.5% increase from 2006 to 2011. In 2016, Milton's census population was 110,128 with an estimated growth to 228,000 by 2031. It remained the fastest growing community in Ontario but was deemed to be the sixth fastest growing in Canada at that time.
Co-op Student - Planning
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Type:
Intern/Co-Op (Fixed Term)
Department:
Hourly Wage:
$23.49
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
February 26, 2026
Openings:
1
Position Summary
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This co-op is eligible for the following:
-
Hourly rate: $23.49
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
Position Summary
The Development Services Department, Planning Policy and Urban Design division is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time, 4-month (May – August 2026) co-op opportunity. Reporting to the Director, Planning Policy and Urban Design, this position is responsible for providing support to planning staff.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Conducts research on planning and development issues supporting planning policy and urban design projects
- Writes background documents, research summaries and analyses of best practice
- Attends meetings and participates in group discussions
- Takes notes and keeps records of meeting discussions
- Supports the facilitation of community engagement activities
- Conducts site visits and field research, in support of planning and development projects
- Supports the Heritage Planning function
- Assists in providing customer service support on planning and development inquiries
- Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental objectives
Education & Experience
- Applicants must be a student enrolled in a graduate degree program (3rd or 4th year student) or a masters program in Community, Urban or Regional Planning or a discipline related to Planning
- Knowledge and understanding of planning and development related issues in a municipal environment
- Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to work independently on specific tasks
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of GIS and CAD are considered an asset
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License with a driving record that demonstrates responsible/safe driving behavior as use of a personal vehicle is required
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online at
under the Employment Opportunities section. The job posting closes at 12:00 am on February 26, 2026. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11:59 pm on February 25, 2026.
Additional Details
The successful candidate will be required to work in office at the discretion of the Director, Planning Policy and Urban Design and in compliance with the Town’s Remote Work Policy.
Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practice.
We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
About Town of Milton
Milton is a town in Southern Ontario, Canada, and part of the Halton Region in the Greater Toronto Area. Between 2001 and 2011 Milton was the fastest growing municipality in Canada, with a 71.4% increase in population from 2001 to 2006 and another 56.5% increase from 2006 to 2011. In 2016, Milton's census population was 110,128 with an estimated growth to 228,000 by 2031. It remained the fastest growing community in Ontario but was deemed to be the sixth fastest growing in Canada at that time.