Planning Intern - County of Frontenac

The County of Frontenac Planning Services team provides professional land use planning advice to Council, staff, member municipalities and the public. In addition to acting as the upper-tier approval authority for Official Plans and Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, the County also provides planning services for three lower-tier Townships. The Planning and Economic Development Department works collaboratively in the implementation of regional planning initiatives with a focus on rural sustainability.

The Planning Intern will assist the planning team in a variety of planning functions including the preparation of land use analysis and policy development for planning studies and in processing planning applications. The Planning Intern will utilize their degree education to contribute to the Planning department and continue to gain experience and knowledge by responding to general inquires, attending pre-application consultation meetings, site visits and committee meetings, as well as establishing and maintaining planning applications, standard forms, and guidance documents and will assist with public engagement projects.

The Planning Intern will carry out the duties in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values, and work to further its priorities.

This position is designed to be filled on a 16-week basis to coincide with the academic terms at most colleges and universities. It may be filled by an individual during a short break from their studies, such as during the summer, or during the academic year as part of a cooperative program operated by their academic institution.

Education and Experience:

• University degree or college diploma, in Planning/Geography, or related field, and currently enrolled in additional academic studies related to land use planning (e.g. Master’s program)
• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and/or Ontario
• Professional Planners Institute, an asset

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Further details can be found under the "Career Opportunities" section of the County of Frontenac website. To submit an application to this posting, apply to the applicable POST# through the County of Frontenac website.

• This position requires a Cover Letter and Resume to be submitted when you apply and pre-screening questions to be complete for external applicants.

Pre-screening Questions:

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The County of Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants must make their needs known as soon as possible. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide supporting documentation to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided. All accommodation requests are reviewed and implemented in a manner that adhere to the principles of dignity, individualization, inclusion and full participation, collaboration, and privacy.

The County of Frontenac values a diverse workforce and the unique differences that each individual brings to the workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of selecting candidates for the interview process and ultimate selection.

Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information Pursuant to MFIPPA may be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.

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