Summer Parks Planning Assistant (Hybrid)

Town of Whitby; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization located in Canada is seeking a self-motivated student to assist with urban planning initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting research, coordinating GIS data, and preparing reports to support the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, a chance to make a positive impact within the community, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. Candidates should be enrolled in relevant programs such as Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture and possess skills in ArcGIS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GIS and landscape architecture principles.
• Experience in practical fieldwork related to urban planning.
• Ability to apply evaluation criteria for condition rating of park assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
• Coordinate GIS spatial data collection and ensure data quality.
• Provide drawings and reports based on collected data.

Skills

Strong administrative and organization skills

Clear and concise communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Full-time student in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, GIS or related program

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

A municipal organization located in Canada is seeking a self-motivated student to assist with urban planning initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting research, coordinating GIS data, and preparing reports to support the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, a chance to make a positive impact within the community, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. Candidates should be enrolled in relevant programs such as Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture and possess skills in ArcGIS and MS Office.