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July 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Planning Intern (18-month Contract)

JOB POSTING ID: 25E-42

The Corporation of the City of North Bay is currently seeking applications for the contract position of Planning Intern. Reporting to the Manager of Planning & Building Services, this position is responsible for assisting with a wide range of planning development projects and initiatives that support the City’s strategic objectives.

The major responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Supporting Planning & Building Services and other departments within the Community Development and Growth Division where appropriate and necessary in all aspects of Special Projects Delivery & Policy Implementation.
  • Responding to requests for information regarding planning and policy document interpretation and providing general operational support to the Planning Department.

Note: This position is conditional on federal funding being approved.

Eligibility Requirements: The Youth Intern will:

  • be unemployed or underemployed youth (person aged 30 and under);
  • have graduated within the last three (3) years with a degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution;
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • have not previously participated in the Program or in any other federal or provincial internship program with pay for a period of six (6) months or more;
  • not be related to directors, officers or managers of the Recipient; and
  • be living and working in Northern Ontario.

Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning or a Degree in a Planning related program.
  • Membership or eligible for membership or working towards membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners.
  • Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to present and interact with various levels of the internal organization, external government agencies/authorities, the development community, ratepayer groups and the general public.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to matters of public interest and political context.
  • Ability to work independently and willing to take on new challenges.
  • Strong understanding of Ontario land use planning framework, the Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Official Plans and Zoning By-laws.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software applications, as well as Internet research abilities.
  • Valid G Driver’s License.

Assets: Excellent analytical, mathematical, logic and deductive reasoning skills in combination with creative thinking abilities are preferred.

Hours of Work:   Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week, with one-hour unpaid lunch daily)

Salary:                 $61,528 per year plus vacation pay as legislated in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on the benefits of a defined benefit pension plan please visit https://www.omers.com/

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and covering letter in one document, saved in PDF format via email to: staffing@northbay.ca with clear confirmation that the eligibility requirements are met. Please mention the Job Posting ID (25E-42) in your email. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Application reviews will begin August 11, 2025, and will continue to be reviewed until a successful candidate is selected. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon proof of education, a satisfactory driver’s abstract and a criminal record check at the candidate’s cost, to be arranged by the City of North Bay Human Resources Department only.

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy.  We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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