Planning Division Summer Student

Company : Perth County

Job Type : Internship

Stratford, On

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Planning Division Summer Student

Position:	Planning Division Summer Student
Start Date:	May 4, 2026
Employment Status:	Summer Student (up to 16 weeks)
Reporting To:	Director of Planning
Union Affiliation:	Non-union
Posting Date:	February 3, 2026
Closing Date	February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Contract Duration:	May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026
Position Summary:	The Planning Division Summer Student with the County of Perth Planning Division will be a part of a collaborative team focused on providing planning expertise to the County and its four member municipalities. The Planning Division is responsible for processing development applications and implementing planning policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a post-secondary student enrolled in an Urban, Rural or Environmental Planning related field of study to gain practical experience in municipal land use planning. The position will offer the student policy experience and exposure to development planning experience. There will be an opportunity to work closely with Development Planners, the Director of Planning and the GIS department on actual applications and policy development.
Qualifications:

Enrolled in post-secondary education in a Planning program (Urban, Regional, Environmental or Rural focus) or related discipline (ex. geography, environmental studies, political science)
Knowledge of the development application processes and planning policy, including a basic understanding of the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement and applicable municipal planning tools (ex. Official plans, Zoning By-laws)
Understanding of municipal government operations
Effective oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational skills and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks or projects
Experience with stakeholder consultation and community engagement or development public educational materials is considered an asset
Knowledge of rural land use issues and planning is considered an asset
Student membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute is considered an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

Shift:	Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week)
Hourly Rate:	$18.73

This is primarily an office position however some work in the field will be required (e.g. land use survey work, attending meetings).
Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.

Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill.

To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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