Planning Work Experience Student - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

Planning Work Experience Student (Subdivision Planning) 8 months

Job Number:

47368
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1 temporary full-time position for 8 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in a planning co-op or related post-secondary work experience degree program, commencing in January 2024_**At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers.

We're a modern municipal corporation, serving nearly one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians' daily lives. And working together, we're building a thriving, sustainable and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Participate in industry consultations and prepare reports to senior leadership for decision making
Appear before the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board as required by Department management
Work in a multidisciplinary team while providing service to a range of development stakeholders developers, builders, consultants, architects, and land surveyors
Respond to inquiries from the general public, other departments, and the development industry with complete and professional information
Review and update standard operating procedures and job aids to reflect changes to planning tools and business practices
Research, conduct stakeholder engagement, analyze, make recommendations, share learnings and prepare reports and presentations on current trends which affect subdivision
Participate and contribute to team meetings

Note:
This position may be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a planning coop or related postsecondary work experience degree program
Familiarity with principles and practices of urban and regional planning
Familiarity with the full land development process in the Edmonton context
Familiarity with reading and interpreting plans/maps, applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and planning policy documents
Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Ability to conduct research using various methodology and provide detailed analysis of information using statistical techniques and quantitative analysis
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive, and serviceminded manner
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve.

We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed.

We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply.

To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion:
Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Indigenous Framework.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time.

Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary:
$ $ Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant:
JY/JF

Classification Title:
Student Work Exp 4 YR Post Secondary

Posting Date:
Aug 31, 2023

Closing Date:
Sept 17, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): - Student Position Full-time

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
Development Services

Work Location(s): 6th Floor Edmonton Tower, Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4