GRCA Planning Research Assistant

Planning Research Assistant
Department: Source Protection Program/Planning
Location: Head Office
Job Level: Student
Term: May 5 to August 29, 2008
Job Reference: PR01
Job Overview
The Planning Research Assistant is responsible for researching, comparing and interpreting local municipal official plan policies for the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource Planning and Source Protection Programs. The position reports to the Source Protection Program Coordinator.
Specific Accountabilities
1. Update the GRCA inventory of municipal official plan documents for municipalities in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region.
2. Research, analyze and compare official plan policies for surface water and groundwater protection, natural hazard and natural heritage areas for municipalities in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region.
3. Research, analyze and compare official plan land use designations for municipalities in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region.
4. Document findings of research and prepare or present reports relative to the functions mentioned.
5. Work with Geomatics staff to organize findings into a database.
Technical Requirements
1. Senior undergraduate or postgraduate student in a degree program in Planning, Geography or a related discipline.
2. Must be able to read, comprehend and interpret municipal official plan policies and land use designations.
3. Experience in research and analysis of municipal official plans and land use policies.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Valid Ontario driver’s license.
WORK PERIOD: May 5, 2008 to August 29, 2008

REMUNERATION: $12 to $15 per hour, 35 hours per week
Desired Staffing Date: 5 May 2007
For consideration, forward your detailed resume outlining how your skills and abilities match the requirements set above, by February 8, 2008, 4:00 pm.
Careers (careers@grandriver.ca)
Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road
P.O. Box 729
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5W6
Fax: (519)-621-9934

We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted. GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER