Parks Planning Student

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The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 5th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Summer student applications are now being accepted for the Planning and Urban Design – Parks Planning Student position in the Development Services Commission. You are encouraged to apply online by January 11, 2026 .

Summary

The City of Markham, Canada’s high-tech capital, is experiencing significant growth. As a result, the Development Services Commission is looking for a post‑secondary student who is a dedicated self‑starter to work in a fast‑paced environment by assisting Parks Planning with a variety of GIS initiatives including GIS data mapping, analysis, and related geo‑referenced metrics for Parks Planning. The successful candidate must have a good understanding of the development process, planning policy, GIS & Geomatics. This position reports to the Project Manager of Parks Planning.

The summer student position will provide technical preparation, review and analysis of GIS maps and related presentation materials to assist with ongoing initiatives in the Parks Development and Urban Design Teams.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Prepare, plan, produce, maintain and update a variety of maps, drawings, plans, and other graphic representations that display layers and attribute data from databases, using cartographic techniques to accurately represent a baseline inventory of parks and related features.
• Provide in‑depth technical assistance, research and evaluation of options for ongoing operations and maintenance of the data.
• Research emerging planning & development issues.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Prepare presentations using PowerPoint and other related software.
• Contribute to a dynamic team environment.

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AI Disclosure

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Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Internship

Job function

Education and Training

Industry

Government Administration

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