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Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Municipal government
• Provincial government department or agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use
• Confer with appropriate authorities and interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
• Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings
• Process application for land development permits
• Administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
• Conduct research

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License
• Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners
• Membership in a provincial or territorial planning institute

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• ArcGIS

Planning specialization

• Community or neighbourhood
• Economic or industrial
• Energy
• Environmental assessment or analysis
• First Nations
• Heritage
• Recreational
• Regional
• Resource
• Socio-economic
• Transportation
• Urban design
• Long range planning
• Public participation and conflict resolution
• Residential

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan