Planning Intern: Land Use Research & Policy

Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Niagara Falls is seeking a Planning Intern for the 2027 winter season to join our Current Development or Policy Planning team. The Planning Intern will assist staff in conducting research, analysis and report writing for land use and policy planning and/or development approvals.

This is a four-month term from January to April 2027, with 35 hours per week. Compensation ranges from $20.35 to $25.11 per hour, based on education and experience, with rates reviewed for 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university program (Bachelor or Master) in Urban Planning, Planning or Geography.
• Proficient with graphics, email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of GIS and databases.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams).
• Valid Class G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-depth technical assistance, research and evaluation of land use policy matters and development applications.
• Reviews Community Improvement Plan applications.
• Assists with website improvements, user guides and graphics.
• Prepares guidelines, staff reports, by-laws and submissions on planning matters.
• Drafts compliance letters and supports stakeholder consultation strategies.
• Assists presentations to committees, public sessions and Council.

Skills

Graphics software

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning/Planning/Geography

Tools

GIS

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The City of Niagara Falls is seeking a Planning Intern for the 2027 winter season to join our Current Development or Policy Planning team. The Planning Intern will assist staff in conducting research, analysis and report writing for land use and policy planning and/or development approvals.

This is a four-month term from January to April 2027, with 35 hours per week. Compensation ranges from $20.35 to $25.11 per hour, based on education and experience, with rates reviewed for 2027.