Student - Ecologist Planner (C0319) - London, Canada - City of London

City of London

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Summary of Duties
Reports to and carries out work under the direction of a Manager in City Planning. Undertakes and assists staff in a variety of planning, environmental, sustainability, resiliency and natural heritage-related assignments and studies, including research, survey, data
- gathering, data maintenance, and data analysis. Provides graphic design assistance in the preparation of reports and studies. Makes presentations, where necessary, to various groups including Advisory Committees, Standing Committees, Stakeholder Meetings, and the General Public.

Work Performed
Under the direction of a Manager in City Planning, undertakes research, survey, data
- gathering, data monitoring, data analysis, and mapping analysis related to City Planning projects and processes. Provides information to other planning staff, municipal departments, agencies, elected officials, community organizations and the general public.

Develops graphics, maps and other visualization materials to assist City Planning staff in their projects. Undertakes site photography; and analyzes graphic illustrations, photography, modelling and mapping.

Conducts, or assists in the preparation of studies, strategies, guidelines and projects relating to the long term planning for sustainable development of land, facilities and services, including the study of demographic, socio-economic, physical and environmental factors; solicits input from other departments, divisions, agencies and the public.

Coordinates implementation of capital projects for the protection of publicly owned Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs), facilitates Trails Advisory Group on-site meetings in ESAs, and facilitates the Adopt an ESA program and ESA stewardship activities;
Supplies general ecological and natural heritage information to the general public, other municipal departments and agencies, and others.

Assists in the organization and participates in presentation/public meeting set-up, and attends meetings of the Planning and Environment Committee, other Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, and citizen groups, as required.

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or Technology Program within an environmental, environmental planning, or planning-related, University or College program.

Must be a current student enrolled in full-time studies returning to school full-time September 2023 and/or require this placement to graduate from an academic program.

Specialized Training & Licenses
Working understanding of planning legislation, and planning, natural heritage, sustainability and resiliency principles and practices.

Working knowledge of Planning Act

Valid Driver's License is an asset

Strong computer skills in Windows Office programs, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Working knowledge in graphic design related software, such as Google Sketchllp, AutoCAD,

Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and ArcGIS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation Range
Salary $16.92-$23.90

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time student from May-September 2023.

Job Reference:
COL01389