Duration:

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months.  Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing January 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Director, Planning or designate, the incumbent will be expected to carry out a variety of tasks relating to various aspects of municipal land use planning functions, such as:

• Assist Planning staff with development applications and public meetings
• Research and analysis relating to the County Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw, Secondary Plans and specific topics
• Help undertake special projects, process improvements and reports
• Front counter customer service and assisting development stakeholder interests
• Data analysis and metrics
• Potential preparation of online public information, visualizations or other engagement tools

Requirements

Qualifications:

• College or University Student enrolled in a discipline related to Planning, Environmental Studies or Geography
• Computer expertise with preference given to knowledge in design software, GIS and more advance knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Understanding of how a municipality functions
• Ability to visualize concepts and turn them into workable solutions
• Excellent listening skills, coupled with a desire to learn new concepts
• Good time management, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.
• At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.
• Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Benefits

Posting #: NU 36.24

Position: Planning Intern

Status: Student - Temporary Full Time (35 hours per week)

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: $18.92 per hour

Division: Community Development

Department: Planning

Reports to: Supervisor, Planning

Location: Simcoe, ON

Posting Period: October 7, 2024 – October 14, 2024

How to Apply:

Follow the link below for the application process through Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge:

Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf

• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.