Planning Co-op Student - Waterloo, Canada - Stantec

Stantec

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Planning Co-op Student V7 )

Description

Your Opportunity
At Stantec we are committed to our local communities.

Designing with community in mind means we understand the unique needs of our clients and our communities, and we develop creative ways to meet their needs.

We bring together the places that make communities feel like home - whether it's an urban park, a commercial plaza, or a residential neighborhood.

We do this because we're part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do.

We are pleased to participate with post-secondary institutions in providing cooperative education experiences for undergraduate students.

This posting is for a Planning Co-op Student positions in the Waterloo office as noted above for a duration of around five (5) months.

Start/end dates and work locations are flexible.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide general planning support to the Community Development
Urban Planning Team.
Willingness to work in a challenging and fast paced work environment.
Collaborate with and assist project managers and planning professionals.
Assist in the preparation of proposals and other business development activities.
Other supportive responsibilities.
Travel across Ontario may be required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Subdivision Development (ICI or Residential)
Condominium Development
Community Improvement Plans
Site Planning & Urban Design
Parks and Recreation Master Plans
Waterfront Management Plans
Official Plan projects
Zoning By-law Reviews
Secondary Plans
Transportation or Active Transportation Master Plans
Planning Due Diligence Memos & Site Assessments
Demographic and/or Housing Market Analysis
Previous planning employment experience is an asset, but not necessarily a requirement.
Strong organizational skills and understanding how to prioritize.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge and experience of planning theory.
Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
Prepares and coordinates technical activities on assigned projects.
Knowledge of Adobe Suite, AutoCAD (or similar drafting software), and ArcGIS (or similar mapping software) is considered an asset.
A valid driver's license is an asset.

Education and Experience

This opportunity is specifically for post-secondary students enrolled in an Urban Planning Co-op program and has completed their second year of study, at a minimum.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Primary Location :
Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Organization :
BC-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West

Employee Status :
Temporary

Job Level :
Entry Level

Travel :
No

Schedule :
Full-time

Job Posting :
Dec 1, 2023, 1:29:32 PM

Req ID: 230004V7

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans