Planning Summer Student

Job No: DLC73
Location: Lake Country

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Student based in Lake Country, BC.

 

Reporting to the Manager of Current Planning and the Manager of Long Range Planning, the student will be asked to complete a wide range of tasks in support of the Planning Department. The planning student’s primary work will be the research, data analysis, and preparation of reports on a number of planning associated matters.

 

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:
• Provide support to the Planning Team on a variety of projects;
• Conduct research for long range plans (i.e. Official Community Plan, etc.), current development projects, and other topics associated with planning and community building;
• Assist in reviewing and making recommendations on land development applications such as amendments to neighborhood structure plans and the Zoning Bylaw, development permits and subdivision applications;
• Collect and compile data for current initiatives within the department;
• Assist in preparing reports to provide input in developing plans, policies and branch initiatives;
• Assist with public engagement;
• Provide logistical support for consultations;

 

 

More About You
To qualify for this role, you must have completed your first year of a diploma or degree program in a related discipline with plans to return in the fall of 2025. A valid Driver’s License and steel toe boots are required.

 

You must fulfill the Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations.

As our ideal candidate, you have excellent communication and customer service skills with excellent time management skills in order to meet tight deadlines. The position requires you to be self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment and on an independent basis. Your willingness to learn and adapt to a fast paced environment will be beneficial.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn.

About the Benefits
• You will receive a competitive salary of $22.52 (2025 rates) per hour plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture

This position can work up to 40 hours per week, which may include weekends and evenings, from May 1 – December 20, 2025 (approximate dates). Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on March 3, 2025. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca

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About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’
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