Co-op Student

**Requisition ID**:2556
**Affiliation**: CUPE Municipal
**Position Type**: Co-Op Student
**Fixed Term Duration**:Approximately four (4) months
**Number of Openings**:2
**Bi-weekly Working Hours**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Department/ Branch**: Planning and Development, Community Development Planning
**Job Location**:Fort McMurray
**Pay Level**:PL11 (80%)
**Rate: $** 39.83
**COLA**:Bi-Weekly - $480
**Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy)**:03/03/2024
**Posting Type**:Internal and External

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**:
Under close supervision, the Planner Co-op Students will assist with the investigation and analysis of community planning issues to address future growth requirements, and supports statutory planning, subdivisions, and amendments. The incumbent will support the Branch and conduct research, responds to day-to-day inquiries, and provide customer service.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Research and analyze the physical, economic, social, geographic, and technical factors that affect community and regional development.
- Assist staff in the preparation of planning documents and communications by conducting background research and document preparation.
- Conduct field investigations in conjunction with assigned planning duties under the direction and guidance of staff.
- Conduct studies related to land use and development issues and operational processes. Assist with collecting and compiling background research for statutory plans, land use bylaw and property file review.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clarify and convey information in a clear and concise manner.
- Respond to difficult situations in a professional manner.
- Work collaboratively and productively with co-workers, and actively contributes to team activities.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, or visualization software is preferred.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Pursuing a Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, or a related degree program.
- Students must be registered in a Co-op Program to be eligible for employment.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:

- Submission of a Criminal Record Check.

**RECRUITMENT PROCESS**:

- Proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary Co-Op program.
- A copy of their high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Contact information for two supervisory references.
- Copy of a valid Class Five (5) driver's license. Please note that a class 7 or GDL license will not be accepted.
- A three-year Driver's Abstract issued within the last 30 days.
- A criminal record check issued by the town/city where the applicant resides.

**SAFETY**:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per Section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure, while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.

**To apply: Please visit our website at **jobs.rmwb.ca**

**We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals