Student Planner, Development Services & Design - Co-Op
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Student Planner, Development Services & Design - Co-OpDEPARTMENT: Planning, Building and Growth Management
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 4 -months (May 5, 2025 - August 29, 2025)
HOURS OF WORK: 35-hour workweek
LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.
HOURLY RATE: $21.04 per hour
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: January 09, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 02, 2025
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Assist Development Planners with respect to the processing, review and formulation of planning opinions on planning proposals and projects within a community planning context (proposals and projects to include, official plan and zoning amendment applications, site plan applications, variance and consent applications, part lot control applications, plan of condominium applications, plan of subdivision applications and other projects as assigned)
- Support Development Planners process planning proposals and projects by:
- circulating for comment to departments and agencies;
- coordinating and analyzing comments;
- conducting research;
- attending and conducting site visits
- preparing reports and recommendations;
- attending and making presentations at Site Plan review meetings, the Committee of Adjustment and other meetings as required;
- supporting the preparation implementation documents (by-laws, official plan amendments, conditions of draft plan approval);
- providing comments on subdivision, rezoning, condominium and site plan agreements, and on community information maps
- Liaise with City departments and agencies and the public on planning proposals and planning matters
- Respond to general inquiries and provide effective customer service
- Compiling meeting agendas, minutes and other administrative tasks
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
- - Post-secondary or Graduate student in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, or equivalent
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- - Knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Fast learner, capable to work in a rapidly changing environment and with deadlines
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by February 02, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
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