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CO-OP STUDENT – PLANNING

We are offering an opportunity for a co-op student in the Planning field to gain valuable hands-on experience by completing an 8 month work term. A 4 month work term may be considered for students in a planning related master’s program. The position will assist with development application processing including the preparation and coordination of a variety of  Development Permits and Variances, Temporary Use Permits, public consultation meetings, conducting site visits, and performing research on other special projects as required. In addition, the position will support the implementation of the City’s upcoming Official Community Plan Update and related policy projects.   

 Required skills and qualifications:

• Completion of at least 1 – 2 years of a Planning related program at a post-secondary institution and returning to studies in the subsequent academic year
• Demonstrated computer skills, graphic and mapping skills (GIS systems)
• Strong customer service skills and effective interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent preferred; Drivers Abstract required when applying

This eight-month student term position begins in May until the end of December working 35 hours per week, 8:30 – 4:30, and offers an hourly rate of $20.83 plus 4% vacation pay.

Information for Applicants:  The City of West Kelowna has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and continued employment. Candidates who can establish that they cannot be fully vaccinated for a valid reason related to a protected ground under the British Columbia Human Rights Code may request an exemption.

Please apply online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition 23-05E | Closes February 5, 2023

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