Heritage Planning Student

2 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

**Opening Statement**

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

**Position Summary**

The Heritage Planning Student will assist heritage planning staff in a variety of projects and will include independent and teamwork assignments. This may include general data collection, research, analysis, coordination activities, and report preparation. This work may be prepared for staff or as background/research for larger projects. In addition, this position will provide practical planning experience in working within the municipal structure and under the provisions of the Official Plan, designation by-laws and policies, and Heritage Conservation District Plans. The role will also have opportunity to communicate with a wide variety of people on heritage related matters.

Examples of potential projects include:
Assisting with Property Research for the preparation of new Designation By-laws: This will include general support of the Heritage Planning team through the completion of administrative tasks such as the creation of spreadsheets for property tracking, compiling information to support Heritage Planning staff in heritage evaluations, and tracking the status of property designations.

Heritage Planning assistance: The student may be asked to assist with answering routine inquiries, arranging site visits, maintaining the Heritage files/database, refining the City’s Municipal Register, and attending meetings of the Kingston Heritage Properties Committee.

Heritage Resource Centre: The student may be asked to assist with the Heritage Resource Centre at City Hall. This could involve assisting volunteers, tourists, students and heritage property owners in locating information and resources.

**Qualifications, Competencies**

MUST BE ENROLLED IN AND RETURNING TO FULL-TIME POST SECONDARY STUDIES IN FALL OF 2024 - Verification will be required.

Preference will be given to applicants in the process of completing the first year of their School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) program.

Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity and Teamwork.

**Skills, Abilities, Work Demands**

Attention to detail and accuracy with good data management and organizational skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential information

Ability to follow instructions and perform assigned duties with limited direct supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills

The Heritage Services Department operates out of Kingston City Hall, 216 Ontario Street. This position will be expected to be in-office most days.

**Closing Statement**

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.



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