COOP Student, Planning

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program. 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. The student is responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning activities, including conducting surveys, research, data analysis, and preparing documents.

Requirements

• Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in urban planning, environmental studies, or related field
• No experience required
• Familiarity with general land use planning principles
• Knowledge of word processing
• Knowledge of spread sheets
• Knowledge of GIS
• Knowledge of interpreting air photos and maps
• Familiarity with reading plans
• Analytical techniques
• Research techniques
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to quickly adjust from one project to another
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Flexible
• Dependable
• English oral, reading, writing

Responsibilities

• Perform various activities associated with the support of planning activities
• Conduct surveys
• Conduct research
• Perform data analysis
• Prepare documents

Benefits

• 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
• Encouragement of 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
• Accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request
• Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees