Co-op Student - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 24683

Vacancy Type:
Temporary - May to August 2024

Number of Positions: 3

Closing Date: 03/22/2024

Job Summary:

This position is within the City Planning Strategies Division of the City of Mississauga, Planning and Building Department.

The City Planning Strategies Division is responsible for the City's long-range land use planning and the maintenance of databases supporting this function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the annual employment survey a survey of over 27,000 businesses
Conduct telephone and face to face surveys to acquire employment and business information
Perform field verifications using ESRI Field Maps
Assist Policy Planners with special projects, updating existing land use inventories, as well as land use field reviews
Participate in divisional meetings and attend Planning and Development Committee and Council meetings in order to gain an understanding of the municipal planning function
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Currently enrolled at University in a jobrelated program in urban planning, geography or a related field is also required
Excellent communication skills are essential
Strong computer skills with data entry and large databases, preferably in a municipal environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcView (or GeoMedia), and Google Earth would be a definite asset, knowledge of popular internet search engines and mapping tools are also an asset
Experience working in a team environment is required.
Position requires access to a car, minimum class "G" driver's licence and driving record that is acceptable to the City

Hourly Rate/Salary:
Hours of Work: 35

Department/Division/Section:
P&B/Planning & Building Dept, P&B/City Planning Strategies, Planning Strategies

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve.

Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.