Community Planning has a temporary (16 weeks) full-time opportunity for a Planning Intern to join the team. This position is contingent on funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program which provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years of age. In this role, you will support the development of the Youth Friendly North Shore Plan. You may also work with databases and statistics and conduct analysis in a variety of other community social development areas.
Responsibilities
As a Planning Intern (Clerk 2 – Community Planning), you will support a range of technical and policy work that offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Examples of duties are noted below:
• Document both qualitative and quantitative information, collect statistics and help to prepare reports.
• Attend team meetings and participate in activities planned in community related to the Youth Friendly North Shore Plan.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g. other municipal departments, non-profit organizations, public sector partners) on activities planned over the summer.
Key responsibilities and skill development areas include:
1. Adaptability: You will adapt to team feedback and adjust your approach accordingly to meet project goals effectively.
2. Collaboration: You will work closely with various stakeholders, both within the team and externally with partners from municipal departments, non-profits, schools, and health organizations.
3. Communication: Engage in active listening and clear communication when interacting with youth participants, providing instructions, and discussing ideas with colleagues and stakeholders.
4. Creativity and Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance the implementation of the Youth Friendly North Shore Plan.
5. Digital Skills: Utilize digital tools and platforms for data collection, reporting, and communication.
6. Numeracy: Apply numeracy skills in collecting and analysing quantitative data related to project outcomes.
7. Problem-solving: Tackle challenges that arise during project implementation by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Technical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in project management, documentation, and reporting tasks.
This position offers a holistic learning experience, supported by a dedicated project team and external partners, which will enhance your professional capabilities and prepare you for future roles in community planning, community development and project management.
Qualifications
Please note this position is contingent on funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program which provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years of age, and has the following criteria:
• Be between the age of 15 and 30 years of age and be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid SIN, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act).
• Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job.
Qualifications continued:
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Clear vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check.
• Current student pursuing studies in humanities related fields such as Community Planning, Population and Public Health, Social Work, or similar disciplines.
• Ideal for individuals passionate about social impact, community development and research.
Details
Term: May – August 2025 (16 weeks)
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $27.30 to $31.97 per hour (2024 rates)
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at careers.dnv.org by April 13, 2025, to be considered.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
