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COOP Student, Planning

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

COOP Student, Planning

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario
 
Salary: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
 

 

 

Requisition ID: 19489  
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.  
Service: Planning Services  
Branch: Development Review Branch 
Employment Type: 6 Co-op Student - Winter Term 
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE 
Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Co-op student recruitment 
Application Close: 22/10/2025

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 must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.  

JOB SUMMARY


This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program OR the internship program at Queen’s University.

The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development department is responsible for the planning and delivery of growth activities, including long range land use planning, the City’s long-term infrastructure plan, the management of capital investments, development approvals, delivering on major city-building projects and identifying opportunities to foster economic prosperity.

You are responsible for performing various activities associated with the support of planning activities, including conducting surveys, research, data analysis, and preparing documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Enrolment in a recognized co-operative education program in one of the following:engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, computer science or related field OR Enrolment in the internship program at Queen’s University

 

No experience required

KNOWLEDGE

  • Familiarity with general land use planning principles
  • Knowledge of word processing, spread sheets, GIS, interpreting air photos and maps, and a familiarity with reading plans

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Analytical and research techniques
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, and to quickly adjust from one project to another
  • Attention to detail
  • MS Office
  • Flexible
  • Dependable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

 

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

 

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

ESC-CSE@ottawa.ca

 

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About City of Ottawa

The City of Ottawa: A place to grow your career.  

We are proud to be an employer of choice, attracting talented individuals who reflect the community we serve. As an award-winning employer in the National Capital region and one of Canada’s best diversity employers, we foster a respectful and inclusive culture where every employee can feel a sense of belonging. 

Your career can flourish across more than 110 diverse business lines all while enjoying the stability of a single employer. We champion continuous learning, value work-life balance and support every stage of your career journey. We are committed to investing in our people through competitive compensation, an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan and a suite of benefits that support both personal and professional well-being.  

Join the City of Ottawa to experience making a meaningful difference and improving the quality of life in our community!