Planning Intern - Non-Union

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

If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant. Closing Date (closes at 11:59 pm on date noted below): October 25, 2026 Job Type: Intern/Coop Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Hourly: See below Hours per week: 35 Openings: 1 The City of Niagara Falls Planning, Building & Development Department is looking for an Intern to join our Current Development or Policy Planning team for the 2027 winter season. The Planning Intern will assist staff in conducting research, analysis and report writing for land use and policy planning and/or development approvals.

Work Term & Rate of Pay

Work Term: 4-month term (January to April 2027) Rate of Pay: $20.35 to $25.11 Rate of pay is commensurate with education level and experience. *Compensation is based on 2026 rate, 2027 rate is under review.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-depth technical assistance, research and evaluation of options and best practices on a variety of land use policy matters, development applications, statistics and special projects through research and using surveys, reports, maps, and aerial photographs, or by inquiry and field examination.
• Conducts reviews of Community Improvement Plan applications.
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of website improvements, user guides and graphics.
• Prepares guidelines, staff reports, technical reports, by-laws and draft submissions on a variety of planning matters by applying planning principles and standards and setting out alternatives and recommendations.
• Drafts compliance letters for review by Planning Staff on a variety of issues, including heritage, environmental compliance and zoning.
• Develops or assists in the development of public and stakeholder consultation strategies on a variety of major planning initiatives.
• Prepares, makes and/or assists in presentations to committees, public information sessions and Council, utilizing graphics, meeting agendas and minutes.
• Supports Planning, Building and Development Department in other tasks or work plans as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a University program (Bachelors or Masters) in Urban Planning, Planning or Geography.
• Computer proficiency in graphics, email, word processing, Power Point and spreadsheet application.
• Fundamental understanding of databases and GIS.
• Knowledge with the Microsoft suite of products and with video conferencing software including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Applied, technical knowledge of applicable land use planning statutes, regulations, policies, standards, processes and best practices.
• General knowledge of routine office procedures, practices and equipment
• Class “G” Driver’s License.

The City of Niagara Falls is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and fostering a workplace culture which reflects the diverse nature of the residents we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City will accommodate the individual needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.

The City of Niagara Falls is a dynamic and internationally renowned city with a prosperous business community and economic foundation anchored by tourism, manufacturing, retail and knowledge-based sectors. Located at one of the natural wonders of the world and in the heart North America's most affluent consumer markets, we are linked to the world by extensive road, rail, air, water and telecommunication networks. With over 14 million visitors a year and a growing resident population of nearly 100,000, we invite you to discover why Niagara Falls is a premier place to live, work, and play.