Job Description

Req ID: 27408
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 12/07/2025
Job Summary
The City of Mississauga is dedicated to developing future talent while meeting core operational needs. This opportunity provides registered co-op program students with technical administrative and application-related work experience in a municipal environment.
Reporting to the Manager, Zoning & Zoning Administrator, the successful candidate will assist with a variety of responsibilities, including prescreening of architectural plans and documentation for application acceptance, zoning research, updating zoning databases, and supporting technical staff with a variety of duties.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in the Planning and Building Department and gain an understanding of municipal operations including plans examination & Committee of Adjustment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Application Pre-Screening

• Review application submission materials for completion of required documentation (cover letter, architectural plans, etc.) and confirm project scope eligibility.

Data Management

• Input application data into land information databases and architectural plan review software.

Technical Administration

• Triage stakeholder zoning research requests for technical staff.

Customer Service

• Respond to stakeholders application status inquiries.

Technical Knowledge Development

• Complete zoning training assignments.

Skills and Qualifications
Education
To be considered for this competition you must:

• Be enrolled in a registered three or four year diploma/degree co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Law.
• Eligible for a work term during the specified period (approximately January to April).
• Upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.

Skills

• Reading architectural/civil drawings, site plans, surveys, and specifications.
• Cursory understanding of municipal zoning, the Planning Act, and the Building Code Act (as they relate to zoning).
• Proficient written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Customer service, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Working effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient with MS Office, GIS and CAD.

Include the qualification: understanding of CZOA principles.
Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Grade: PC
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1 (Hybrid)
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Building Division , Zoning Examination
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following and have it emailed to citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Skills Required