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SalaryLocated just 30 minutes north of Toronto along Highway 404, East Gwillimbury (EG) is Canada’s fastest growing municipality* focused on modernization, innovation, and creativity. Those joining Team EG will help shape the future of the community. As an award-winning organization, EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!
Reporting to the Manager of Planning, the Planning Student will be responsible for a broad range of planning activities including:
Conducting research to support policy review and initiatives;- Assisting with Heritage Planning matters including, drafting designation by-laws and statements of significance, attending heritage advisory committee meetings and assisting with the development of the Town’s Heritage Strategy
- Assisting planners with various development applications;
- Working with GIS software to create maps, circulation lists and other administrative tasks;
- Participating in weekly planning related meetings and discussions;
- Responding to general planning enquiries via phone, in person and emails;
- Other duties as assigned.
Students interested in the above position must be enrolled in a university degree program, Planning or Environmental Studies; and having a student membership in OPPI/CIP is preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication and presentation skills along with time management, organization, analytical, attention to detail and problem solving skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ESRI ArcGIS desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro applications is required.
This position will require in-office work which will be based on departmental requirements.
Hourly rate: $18.50/hour
Deadline for applications is February 19, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town of East Gwillimbury 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 the Town’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.
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