Student Planner- Long RangeComox Valley Regional District • Courtenay, British Columbia

Student Planner- Long Range

Comox Valley Regional District • Courtenay, British Columbia

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Temporary

Job description

We are accepting applications for two full-time Planner – Long Range students to join our team for a four-month term beginning in May . Reporting to the Manager Long Range Planning and Sustainability, the primary responsibilities of this role include :

Assisting with gathering and analyzing data for various long-range planning and sustainability projects (e.g. local area plan, climate action, adaptation planning, transportation planning);
Supporting the development of community engagement strategies for long-range planning, climate change, and sustainability initiatives (e.g. energy efficiency rebate programs, local area plan);
Under the supervision of the manager, drafting reports, briefing memos, and other correspondence on long-range planning, climate change, and sustainability projects;
Conducting data and policy analysis to inform policy recommendations;
Collaborating with various internal departments, under the Manager's guidance, to build effective working relationships;
Assisting with creating informative and visual materials for public distribution and update planning project information on the CVRD website;
Supporting staff with project scoping and execution;
Assisting in researching and preparing grant applications (e.g. active transportation, climate initiatives);
Contributing to the implementation of ongoing climate change programs and initiatives;
Performing other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate is :

Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in Planning, or a Master’s degree program in Planning, with at least one year of full-time studies completed;

An analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, project management, business planning, and risk management skills;

A strong communicator with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships and provide effective messaging verbally and in writing;

Organized with the ability to manage a workload independently, ensuring accountability for deliverables while adhering to work plans and timelines;

Familiar with provincial legislation relevant to the role, including the Local Government Act and the Climate Change Accountability Act;

Familiar with local government operations, planning regulations and tools including Official Community Plans, zoning bylaws, and the procedures for bylaw amendments;

Aware of provincial, regional, and corporate programs, policies, and best practices concerning environmental, regional planning, and corporate strategic planning matters;

Familiar with sustainability principles, including nature-based solutions, equity, and climate change mitigation and adaptation;

A strong researcher with the ability to evaluate basic public datasets and perform essential data analysis tasks, linking data and policy to provide a broader context;

An advanced user of Microsoft Office 365 with strong skills in Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.

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