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Planning Summer StudentBuild Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Planning Summer Student

Planning Summer Student

Build Nova Scotia • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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The Opportunity

The Planning team part of Build Nova Scotias Strategic Infrastructure & Development Division is seeking an enthusiastic thoughtful and detail-oriented Planning Student to join the team for a work term during summer 2026. The successful candidate will work with BNS planning and other staff on a variety of interesting initiatives obtaining hands-on experience at a crown corporation with the responsibility for delivering some of Nova Scotias highest-profile infrastructure projects.

What youll do

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of members of the Build NS Planning team the responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Assisting in the development of planning and strategic land projects to support the management of Build Nova Scotias property portfolio
  • Carrying out regulatory site and context analyses for projects
  • Conducting research and analyses synthesizing information collecting and visualizing data and developing options and planning recommendations
  • Supporting the creation of maps illustrations models and renderings for the purposes of spatial analyses development scenario planning and visual communications
  • Conducting fieldwork relating to Build Nova Scotia projects and properties and augmenting existing asset inventories with further research (e.g. zoning inventories of amenities and open/green spaces)

What youll need

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time accredited university program (graduate level preferred) in planning or closely related field and returning to university in fall 2026
  • Fluency with office graphics GIS and visualization software (e.g. Microsoft Office Esri/QGIS SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Exceptional written oral and visual communication skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with planning principles zoning regulations and policy development and interpretation
  • A driven and perpetually positive attitude

Were looking for

Core Skills

Communication SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteSketchUpESRI/ArcMapQGISMicrosoft OfficeUrban DesignUrban PlanningPlanningStudents

A little bit about us

Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population short we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

Are you interested

Work With Us

Working Conditions:

  • Location: Downtown Halifax (full-time in-office)
  • Normal working hours are 35 hours/week 7 hours/day

Additional Information:

This opportunity will start approximately May 4 2026 with an end date of August 28 2026. Term start/end dates are flexible.

Rate of pay for students is established based on current academic level.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online by submitting a resume cover letter and optional portfolio of completed work. AI-generated application materials will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


Key Skills
Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication
Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 17 - 29
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