Student Planner

The Town of Newmarket is committed to taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the health and safety of workers from the hazard of COVID-19. As a condition of being hired by the Town, employees including students and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series, unless legally entitled to accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Reference Vaccination Policy._

Job Requirements
- This is a_**_ Canada Summer Jobs_**_ grant position. To be eligible, youth must meet the following eligibility requirements:_
- be between 15 and 30 years of age **at the beginning** of the employment period*;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

1. Formal academic training in planning or related studies at a University/Community College
2. Strong MS Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
3. Ability to work independently or as part of a team
4. Demonstrated research skills to undertake short term research projects and support the completion of information and assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence
5. Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail, work with a high degree of accuracy and to complete work within defined timelines.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills to write detailed reports and speak/present information to other departments, residents and clients regarding Planning matters.
7. Must be customer service oriented and use tact and diplomacy to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
8. GIS experience an asset.