Student Planner / Planning Technician

UrbanSolutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UrbanSolutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc. is seeking a student with an urban planning, geography, or related background to gain hands‑on experience in land use planning and development approvals.

The role involves working closely with senior planners and project managers on real-world submissions, municipal processes, and consultant coordination. You will assist with report preparation, policy research, and the maintenance of planning matrices and timelines while supporting

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a related post-secondary program.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with GIS is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to supply own personal vehicle would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of planning reports, justification documents, and submission materials.
• Conduct planning policy research, including Official Plans, zoning by-laws, provincial policies, and guidelines.
• Prepare and update planning matrices, condition tracking tables, and development approval timelines.
• Assist with site plan, subdivision, and condominium applications and related documentation
• Review and organize consultant drawings, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare presentation materials, exhibits, and summary memos for internal and client use.
• Attend meetings with municipalities, clients, and consultants.
• Provide general administrative and technical support to the planning team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

GIS familiarity

Education

Enrollment in Urban Planning / Geography / Environmental Studies program

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

GIS software

Job description

UrbanSolutions Planning and Land Development Consultants is a multidisciplinary land use planning firm providing professional planning, development approvals, and land development consulting services across Ontario. We work on a wide range of projects including subdivisions, condominium developments, site plans, zoning by‑law amendments, and policy planning initiatives. This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled in an urban planning, geography, or related program who is looking to gain hands‑on experience in land use planning and development approvals. The successful candidate will work closely with senior planners and project managers and will be exposed to real‑world development applications, municipal processes, and consultant coordination.

Job responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of planning reports, justification documents, and submission materials.
• Conduct planning policy research, including Official Plans, zoning by‑laws, provincial policies, and guidelines.
• Prepare and update planning matrices, condition tracking tables, and development approval timelines.
• Assist with site plan, subdivision, and condominium applications and related documentation
• Review and organize consultant drawings, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare presentation materials, exhibits, and summary memos for internal and client use.
• Attend (as appropriate) meetings with municipalities, clients, and consultants.
• Provide general administrative and technical support to the planning team.

Qualifications and skills required

• Currently enrolled in an Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or related post‑secondary program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with planning or mapping software (e.g., GIS) is an asset.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to supply your own personal vehicle would be an asset.