Student Planner

Closing Date: February 23, 2025 11:59 pmDepartment: Planning and DevelopmentJob Type: Student

The Corporation of the County of Huron’sPlanning and Development Department is seeking One (1) Temporary Full-time Student Planner!

*This temporary position will be 35 hours per week from May to August 2025*

Position Summary

The Student Planner will work with the Planning Staff and will be involved in assisting with the review of Official Plans, preparation of Zoning By-law updates, research for development applications, document consolidation, preparation of notices, research and community development projects at the Municipal and County levels.

What We Offer

At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first.  We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion.  We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities.  When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge.  We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff.  When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand.  It’s a great place to work!

Learn more about working for the County of Huron: https://vimeo.com/699170923

Role and Responsibilities

  • The Student Planner will be responsible for assisting Planners with research, analysis, problem solving, policy evaluation and development, report writing, mapping, and preparation of display materials for tribunals and hearings;

Qualifications

  • The student will be enrolled in a college or university planning, geography, environmental studies, or related program; or have related experience;
  • Comfortable working outdoors, occasionally in challenging conditions;
  • Must have access to reliable transportation to travel for work-related duties.

Wage

  • College/University level – $17.72/per hour as per 2024 Non-Union Student Wage Grid
  • Masters level – $21.92/per hour as per 2024 Non-Union Student Wage Grid

Location

  • The office is located at 57 Napier Street, Goderich Ontario.
  • A hybrid work model is available.

Please forward your letter of application and resume to humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca

Submission Guidelines:

  • We would love to have you join our team!  To apply for this position, please ensure that:
  • Email subject is “2025 – Student Planner
  • The cover letter is a maximum of one page
  • Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
  • The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Note:

By submitting your personal information to the County of Huron, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection.

Personal information collected will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the County Clerk at (519) 524-8394.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.