Job Description

Campus Planning Intern

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Primary Purpose:

The Campus Planning Intern position is a four-month term position, starting May 5, 2025, to join our team. As a Campus Planning Intern, you will support various planning initiatives at the University of Saskatchewan including a specific site selection research project.



Your general location of work will be the University Services Building.

Required Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Campus Planning Specialist, this individual works within the Campus Planning and Real Estate Team. The Planning Intern will perform work related to campus development, research, report writing, policy and regulation review, and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Perform professional work related to a variety of planning assignments, including the review and processing of applications related to USask development permits, Core Area Master Plan, other USask plans, and City of Saskatoon OCP and Zoning Bylaw. Undertake in-depth research and prepare written reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders on issues and topics related to campus planning and development; Prepare communications related to planning matters, including memorandums, briefing notes, reports, and other related materials; Perform field inspections to gather relevant data as needed.

Education:

This position requires a USask undergraduate planning student in the third or fourth year.

Our Ideal Candidate is:

Familiar with provincial legislation relevant to planning, including the Planning and Development Act, 2007; Understanding of local government operations, Official Community Plans, zoning bylaws, and the procedures for bylaw amendments; Awareness of provincial, regional, and corporate programs, policies, and best practices concerning environmental, regional planning, and corporate strategic planning matters; Knowledge of sustainability principles, including nature-based solutions, equity, and climate change mitigation and adaptation; Ability to evaluate basic public datasets and perform essential data analysis tasks; Capability to link data and policy to provide a broader context; Understanding of research, evaluation, and data analysis techniques related to the issues being examined; Strong strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, business planning, and risk management skills; Excellent interpersonal abilities for fostering collaborative working relationships; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated ability to manage one's workload independently, ensuring accountability for deliverables while adhering to work plans and timelines; Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

To Apply:

Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae. Inquiries for this position can be directed to Mike Pawluski.

Department:

Planning Design & Construction

Status:

Term 4 months, May to August 2025

Employment Group:

Undergraduate Students - Non-union

Shift:

8:30 - 4:30

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.0

Salary:

The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $15.00 - 20.41 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Phase/Band:

Salary Band 1-2

Posted Date:

3/12/2025

Closing Date:

3/26/2025 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:

1

Work Location:

On Campus




The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the

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and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.