Co-Op Student - Zoning Technician

City of Mississauga; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga offers a co-op position for students at a Canadian post-secondary institution. This role provides practical experience in a municipal environment, assisting in various operational and administrative tasks, including application reviews and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a co-op program.
• Knowledge of CAD software is an asset.
• Ability to interpret surveys and architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary reviews of applications for completeness.
• Update and maintain parking and other records.
• Assist with data entry and document management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

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Req ID:26702
Vacancy Type:Temporary
Contract Duration: September - December, 2025
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:06/20/2025

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students mustupload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is committed to fostering future talent while managing core operational needs. This co-op opportunity offers a chance for students to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment, directly supporting our team with key administrative and application support tasks.

Reporting to the Manager of Zoning the successful candidate will assist our team in various operational and administrative tasks starting with review of architectural plans and documentation for pre-screening review purposes, updating parking records, and other support functions. This progressive role will enable the student to work alongside experienced professionals in the Planning and Building Department and interact with Committee of Adjustment. As well as interact with Licensing, Enforcement and other departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of day-to-day operations in a municipal environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Application Pre-Screening and Review

• Conduct preliminary reviews of applications for various programs or services.
• Check for completeness, required documentation, and initial eligibility.
• Assist with the tracking and updating of data in our internal applications.
  
  Data Management
• Update and maintain parking and other records, including issuing new permits, updating status changes, and troubleshooting basic issues.
• Work with City software to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
  
  Administrative Support
• Provide general support to the operations team with data entry, document management/creation, and other clerical tasks.
• Assist with preparing reports and summaries as needed.
• Organize and maintain files, both digital and hard copy, for easy retrieval by the team.
  
  Customer Service Assistance
• Respond to basic inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding application statuses, projects and parking information.
• Redirect more complex inquiries to appropriate team members.
  
  Project Support
• Participate in team meetings
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects/initiatives within the department/unit
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution , and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period
• Working knowledge of e-plans or other computer assisted drafting (CAD) software is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys and architectural drawings
• Ability to read and interpret by-laws, applicable legislation, agreements, regulations and other documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage high volume workload to complete assigned duties accurately and within timelines.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a group or team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Hourly Rate/Salary:19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work:35
Work Location:Civic Centre
Organization Unit:P&B/Zoning Examination
Department/Division/Section:P&B/Planning & Building Dept,P&B/Building Division,Zoning Examination
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can alsocheck your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of anyaccommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.