Co-op Student - Community Planning Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on August 11, 2019 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 19-085 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Planning & Development Services Job Description: At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with. Be part of the story. Join our team today. The City of Abbotsford is currently growing and evolving in a dynamic way and the Community Planning department is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Co-op Student for a four month employment opportunity from September to December 2019. Job duties may include: ??? Assists with preparing maps and diagrams for reports and studies using GIS software and other related software applications. ??? Assists with preparing graphics and power point presentations for planning reports and studies. ??? Assists with preparing reports and correspondence for signature by supervisor(s). ??? Assists with a variety of research tasks related to planning feasibility studies, regulation development and policy formulation ??? Collect data from drawings and transfer to a database. ??? Other related duties, as necessary. Qualifications: ??? Studying at a post-secondary institution for a minimum of two years in Geography or Applied Urban and Regional Planning or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution; ??? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare a variety of correspondence; ??? Self-motivated with the ability to make good decisions regarding priorities in a fast paced, deadline-orientated work environment; ??? Ability to explain and apply a wide variety of Local Government bylaws and regulations, including the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw. ??? Ability to collect and analyze a wide variety of planning related information ??? Ability to write reports concerning various types of development applications. ??? Some working knowledge of various software including ARCview, GIS, Adobe PhotoShop and PowerPoint. ??? Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with others. The hourly rate of pay for this position is as follows plus an additional 4% in lieu of benefits: ??? 2nd year student $18.07 ??? 3rd year student $19.51 ??? 4th year student $21.23 If you are ready for a fun, challenging but rewarding and fulfilling opportunity, where you will play an integral role in helping Abbotsford to be the vibrant city that all other communities aspire to be; we want to hear from you. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: July 29, 2019 08:30 AM Closing Date: August 11, 2019 04:30 PM Back