Coop Student, Planning - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 6625

Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department
Right of Way, Heritage & Urban Design Services
Public Realm & Urban Design Branch
Employment Type: 1 Co-op Student - Summer Term
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week

Affiliation:
Non Union/Non MPE

Salary Information:
$ $30.947 per hour (2023 rates of pay)

Location: 110 Laurier Avenue West

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Co-op student recruitment

Application Close: 09/02/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program OR the internship program at Queen's University.

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.

You are responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning activities, including conducting surveys, research, data analysis, and preparing documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in one of the following:engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, computer science or related field OR

Enrolment in the internship program at Queen's University

No experience required

KNOWLEDGE:

Familiarity with general land use planning principles
Knowledge of word processing, spread sheets, GIS, interpreting air photos and maps, and a familiarity with reading plans

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

An understanding of the core principles and considerations of urban design.
Knowledge of the planning and development processes in Ontario and the role of urban design.
Knowledge of computer software such as MS Office Suite. Ability to use SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and handdrawn skills would also be beneficial.
Familiarity with the City of Ottawa, its geography, people, and some of the most pressing urban design issues.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

English oral, reading, writing required
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.