Typical duties of this position include:
- Research and summarize best practices and present findings.
- Analyze data to represent identified trends visually and verbally.
- Work as part of the planning team on official community plan amendments, zoning bylaw amendments, community-engagement initiatives, community planning studies.
- Assist in the research and assessment of development proposals that require reviews of rules, regulations, bylaws, and policy.
- Attend internal and external meetings as a City representative in a professional planning capacity. Receive input and prepare related notes, correspondence, summaries and/or reports.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-op education program in Urban Planning or related discipline, such as geography, sociology, urban development, sustainable development, etc.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, and objectives of urban planning.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and exercise consistent judgement in dealing with a variety of planning matters, problems, and projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to comprehend the short-range and long-range plans of the City, as they relate to projects and applications.
Hourly Rate
$28.765 (as per LOU)
Hours & Days of Work
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours per Week
35
Start Date
May 5, 2025
Approximate End Date
August 29, 2025
Please note that this position falls under the Co-op Student Employment Letter of Understanding.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 4% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.
As per the LOU, the rate of pay will be: Term 1: $28.765 (+ 4% in lieu of benefits). Should you be completing more than one term with the City of Kamloops, please refer to the Co-op Employment Letter of Understanding.
All terms of the Co-op Employment Letter of Understanding apply.
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
