JOB TITLE:  Environmental Planning Assistant - Summer

DEPARTMENT:  Planning, Building & Growth Management

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Seasonal, Temporary

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek

WORK TERM: May 05 - August 22, 2025

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

HOURLY RATE:  $21.48

POSTING DATE:  January 15, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  January 22, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Planning, assist Environmental Planners with research, analysis, graphic design, development application evaluation and organization of resources.

• Assist Environmental Planners implement the City’s Grow Green Environmental Master Plan including:
  • prepare background materials for memos and reports, research, presentation, case studies, workshops,
  • Assist with the establishment of internal staff Grow Green Team
  • Assist with the development of communication and engagement strategy
• Review and analyze the City’s Natural Area Inventory and Natural Heritage Restoration Program
• Assist with the implementation of the City’s Sustainability Guidelines and Metrics
• Assist with the review of development applications, Environmental Impact Studies, and other environmental reports/studies
• Compiling meeting agendas, minutes and other administrative tasks
• Conducting site visits with staff
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Post-secondary student in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture with urban design, healthy communities, environmental sustainability and natural heritage planning interests
• Knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop)
• Design skills are an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Fast learner, capable to work in a rapidly changing environment and with deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory Health and Safety Training facilitated by the City of Brampton upon commencement of the work term.

“These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2025) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html”  

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by January 22, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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