Regional & Community Planning Student
Halifax
- Halifax, NS
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Researches and drafts reports and memos to support recommendations to HRM Council and its Standing Committees.
Provides research support to community planners undertaking reviews of development applications and significant planning studies.
Identifies emerging planning issues, assesses the required resources, and develops strategies and policy to address them.
Conducts urban and regional planning research involving quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, demographic analysis, and geospatial analysis and field survey methods.
Responds to information requests in a professional and timely manner.
Collaborates and works with other professional planners in team settings.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:Must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate university degree program in urban and regional planning, public policy, geographic information systems, quantitative methods
Experience analyzing land use planning practices, including the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of planning information such as land use, demographics, and urban economic analysis.
Experience using research methodologies including quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics, geospatial analysis and field survey methods
Experience with GIS mapping technologies is considered an assetTechnical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of research practice, including data collection and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations
Knowledge of engagement practices and techniques, including evidence of facilitation skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required
Demonstrated understanding of planning principles
Demonstrated experience in GIS tools
Capability with computer software (spreadsheets, word processing, basic graphics, etc)Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Analytical Thinking, Valuing Diversity, Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and CooperationWORK STATUS: Casual 4-month termHOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday, 35 hours per weekSALARY: Non-union, $22.00 /hourWORK LOCATION: 5251 Duke Street, Duke Tower, 3rd Floor, Halifax, NSCLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link:(position #78625778)