Master of Planning Summer Student

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Municipal Affairs and Housing

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Student

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:3/15/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) promotes responsible local government and safe, sustainable, inclusive communities. Through working with municipalities and other partners, DMAH contributes to strong and diverse economies, high quality of life, and affordable, adequate, and suitable housing for all.

DMAH provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy and program development. The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.

**About Our Opportunity**:
The Master of Planning Summer Student will work on a department specific project to develop an implementation appendix to include as a third appendix to the Municipal Flood Line Mapping (MLFM) Document. The implementation appendix would be structured like the existing appendices; however, we would love to see creative and graphic ways of presenting the information. The purpose of the implementation document would be to provide municipalities with guidance on incorporating the results of a flood mapping study into their planning documents. This could include:

- steps they should take to ensure that a completed study is clearly communicated to the public
- methods to ensure that areas that may have less precise flood estimates are appropriately considered
- how to use public input to improve the study accuracy and make balanced policy
- guidance on developing and communicating land use regulations that are commiserate with the risk level
- strategies for incorporating the results of a flood mapping study into municipal planning strategies and land use by-laws
- supporting examples of how flood studies are implemented through land use plans in other jurisdictions (focusing on Canada)
- specific policy examples that consider provincial legislation and regulations

**Background**:
Nova Scotia is one of the provinces most vulnerable to the impacts of flooding and climate change, notably through the combination of land subsidence, sea level rise, and increased precipitation. Most of the development in the province is located along the coastline or major watercourses, making flooding a significant concern.

One of the tools available to Municipalities to protect public safety is the development of flood maps. MPS and LUB regulations can then be developed to control the type of development that may take place within flood-prone areas. In 1999, the Province enacted regulations under the Municipal Government Act, through the Statements of Provincial Interest (SPI), to set minimum criteria and planning standards within floodplain areas.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
The Master of Planning Summer Student will:

- Work as part of a team of professional planners to help advance planning work within the province;
- Review background material;
- Research similar documents and guidance materials produced by other jurisdictions;
- Seek guidance from the Senior Planner with DMAH who developed and is administering the MFLM Document; and
- Produce a draft appendix document including written text and supporting graphics.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about other work of the Planning Division and other divisions in the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: interview(s) and reference checks.

**Working Conditions**:
Working hours are from approximately 8:30 AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday (35 hr work week). You will be working in a team setting with planning staff from our Municipal Affairs and Housing office. Most of the work is done in an office setting, but there may be opportunities to accompany a Senior Planner to visit municipalities and work from home arrangements.

**Additional Information**:
There is one (1) opportunity available.

This opportunity will have an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023 and end date of September 1, 2023.

**What We Offer**:

- Practical experience working with professional planners;
- Project experience that will advance sustainable land use planning in Nova Scotia;
- Opportunity to learn about and work in a government setting; and
- Training and skill development offered to provincial staff.

**Pay Grade**:_ _HOURLY

**Salary Range**:_ _$17.25 - $28.12 Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
Current government employees may access this posting through t

  • Summer Student

    7 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Natural Resources & Renewables **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:4/3/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we...

  • Program and Events Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Service Commission **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:5/4/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia...

  • Summer Student Employment Opportunities

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) Full time

    **Summer Student Employment Opportunities** **Halifax Nova Scotia** **About the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia** The Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives...

  • Summer Student

    6 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:11-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province...

  • Summer Student

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:3/10/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province...

  • Summer Student

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    Competition # : 42706 Department: Public Works Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Student Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 30-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We're recruiting for summer students to help our province...

  • Summer Student

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:3/10/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province...

  • Art Education Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Competition #**: 42543 **Department**: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia **Location**: HALIFAX **Type of Employment**: Student **Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**: 03-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia whose mandate...

  • Art Education Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Art Gallery of Nova Scotia **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:03-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia whose mandate is to develop collections,...

  • Summer Student, Financial Services

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    About Us At Service Nova Scotia, the Operational Accounting team provides transactional accounting shared services to government departments and external entities. Our focus is to provide centralized service excellence to our external and internal customers through collaboration and process improvements. About Our Opportunity As an...

  • Summer Student

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwood Full time

    Summer Student Term Positions - Halifax CampusJoin the Northwood team this summer 2024We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax Campus for the following positions:Recreation Therapy AssistantMusic Coordinator Mental Health WorkerAll Positions Details:Length of the term: 10 weeks - Part time positionsNumber of hours: hours...

  • Protected Areas Summer Student

    6 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Environment and Climate Change **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:5/2/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: The Protected Areas and Ecosystems Branch of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change is responsible for the...

  • Summer Student

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Fisheries and Aquaculture **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:29-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things! Aquaculture is the farming of fish...

  • Summer Student

    4 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Competition #**: 42791 **Department**: Fisheries and Aquaculture **Location**: HALIFAX **Type of Employment**: Student **Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**: 29-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us We're recruiting for summer students to help our province achieve big things! Aquaculture...

  • Summer Student

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:11-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for summer students to help our province...

  • Planning Co-op Student

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Canada Tower Engineering Professionals Full time

    **Planning Co-op - Halifax, NS** **Summer 2023 term (May to Aug)** Hiring Manager: Logan McDaid (Snr. Telecommunications Planner) **TEP Canada** is seeking a Planning Co-op Student, based in our Halifax, NS office. TEP Canada offers a friendly work atmosphere that respects diversity and welcomes team players who want to contribute to the workplace spirit...

  • Summer 2023 Student

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    **Come Work with Us!** At RBC, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose. Whether you’re helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work...

  • Summer Student, Financial Services

    7 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    Competition # : 42817 Department: Service Nova Scotia Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Student Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 17-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us At Service Nova Scotia, the Operational Accounting team provides transactional accounting shared services to...

  • Fisheries Data Summer Student

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Canada Ecology Action Centre Full time

    **Job Posting**:Fisheries Data Summer Student EAC 23-03-22 **ABOUT US ** The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is an environmental charity based in Miꞌkmaꞌki/Nova Scotia. We take leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. We work to catalyze change through policy advocacy,...

  • Summer Student

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Student **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:4/5/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: Putting yourself in the shoes of customers, understanding their needs and creating a good first...