Urban Planning Co-op: Shape Communities & Growth

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo invites applications for a Planner Co-op Student position in Fort McMurray. Under supervision, you will assist with community planning investigations and support statutory planning, subdivisions, and amendments, while delivering customer service.

The incumbent will conduct research, respond to inquiries, and support the Branch and staff in planning duties. A degree pursuit in urban planning and enrollment in a co-op program are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in urban or regional planning or related field.
• Enrollment in a co-op program is required.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze factors affecting community and regional development.
• Assist staff in preparing planning documents and communications.
• Conduct field investigations with staff guidance.
• Conduct studies related to land use and development issues.
• Assist with background research for statutory plans and bylaw reviews.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Urban or Regional Planning or related field

Co-op program enrollment

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Visualization software

MS Office

Job description

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo invites applications for a Planner Co-op Student position in Fort McMurray. Under supervision, you will assist with community planning investigations and support statutory planning, subdivisions, and amendments, while delivering customer service.

The incumbent will conduct research, respond to inquiries, and support the Branch and staff in planning duties. A degree pursuit in urban planning and enrollment in a co-op program are required.