Planning Student

Town of Milton; Leamington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Planning Student to support the Planning and Development Services. This role involves providing customer service, assisting with administrative tasks, and conducting site visits. Eligible candidates must be full-time students in Land Use Planning or a related field, with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a 35-hour work week position, requiring a valid Ontario driver’s license and offers valuable experience in municipal planning.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student in Land Use Planning or a related field.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class ‘G2’ or ‘G’ Driver’s Licence.
• Student membership in planning organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for inquiries.
• Assist with administrative tasks and correspondence.
• Conduct site visits and support for planning reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications

Education

Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Land Use Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Planning Student

Strategic Initiatives and Municipal Design

Closing Date:

Applications must be received by 11:59 PM, January 25, 2026.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development Services, the Planning Student will support Planning and Development Services staff with the technical review and analysis of Planning Act applications and provide administrative and clerical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service for inquiries.
• Provide administrative support, including assistance with correspondence, the preparation of notices, agendas and minutes and participation in meetings as needed.
• Assist staff with conducting site visits and providing support for the preparation of Committee of Adjustment reports for presentation to the Leamington Committee of Adjustment.
• Assist staff with conducting site visits and providing support for the preparation of planning staff reports for presentation to Leamington Council.
• Assist with records retention and the maintenance of planning files and materials.
• Assist in research and preparation of special projects, mapping, data collection, presentations and displays.
• Assist the Manager of Planning and Development Services, Planning Applications Supervisor, Planners and other staff as needed.
• Comply with applicable provincial and municipal legislation, including the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Municipality’s Records and Information Management Program.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and the Municipality’s Health and Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be a full-time student enrolled in a post-secondary school, currently working towards a degree/diploma in Land Use Planning and/or a related field, including accredited planning or planning-adjacent programs to become a Planner or Planning Technician, and returning to school at the end of the summer employment term.
• Must have strong organizational and research skills.
• Must have strong communication, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in computer applications in a Microsoft Windows environment, as well as other publication-related software programs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class ‘G2’ or ‘G’ Driver’s Licence.
• Student membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT) is considered an asset.
• Upon hire and when requested, must obtain a satisfactory police clearance.

Hours of Work and Working Conditions:

35 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Overtime may be required.

Employee Group:

Student, Non-Union.

Reason for Vacancy:

Existing position.