Overview:
Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.


Your opportunity


Dillon\xe2\x80\x99s Planning & Design group is looking for a Student Planner to work with our multidisciplinary team of professionals available within our Alberta/North Community Planning & Design group, located in the Yellowknife Office.


You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. Responsibilities:
What your day will look like

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  Contribute to planning, indigenous community development or policy projects including research, report writing, fieldwork and stakeholder, rights holder and regulatory consultation
• Support policy development for land use plans and other community plans and projects, as needed, based on inputs from research and engagement
• Assist with projects and assignments related to community development, regional land use, and environmental management
• Work with and support intermediate and senior planners in carrying out approvals/permitting processes for a range of projects
• Prepare and contribute to planning documents and reports including community engagement summaries, background reports, analytical and rationale reports, and plans
• Conduct and contribute to detailed research, including jurisdictional and legislative framework reviews
• Work closely with clients, including Local Governments and First Nations, to build effective working relationships and respond effectively to requests
• Prepare engagement and meeting materials, including summaries and memos, presentations, information panels, activities, and informational content for project websites
• Collaborate with technical and professional staff from across the company and sub consultants to complete assignments
• Support client relationships and business growth in Alberta and Northwest Territories, including proposal writing
• Travel to and work with communities\xe2\x80\x99 throughout northern Canada including, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and potentially the Yukon
• Ensure professionalism and personal accountability for time management, quality control, troubleshooting of project work, and meeting timelines and budget

Length of Employment:

• The ideal candidate would be available for a minimum of 4-8 months with consideration of extensions of for 12 and or 16 month terms

Qualifications:
What you will need to succeed

• Completed at least the 2nd year of a post-secondary program with a focus on Planning, Human Geography, community development, or a similar field
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• Strong writing skills; proficiency in report and plan writing
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Critical and strategic thinker
• Responsible, organized, accountable, and committed to excellence on all levels
• Versatile and adaptable with ability to work in a self-directed, multidisciplinary team setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to travel and work with communities\xe2\x80\x99 throughout northern Canada including the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Experience:

• No experience needed

Hours and Pay

• Schedule is based on standard workweek of 37.5 hours
• Approved overtime will be paid in compliance with local employment standards and regulations
• Rate of pay is between $21 - $23 an hour (paid bi-weekly which includes allowance for vacation pay and payment for statutory holidays)

Relocation Requirement

• You agree to relocate to Yellowknife by the start of your official employment with Dillon

Housing
Housing in Yellowknife it sometimes a challenge. You\'d likely be looking for a room in a house which costs around $1000 a month. Here are some links for rentals

• https://www.yktrader.com/classifieds/list/list/FS/134
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/155490104655554 (Yellowknife accommodations public group)

Length of Employment

• May is preferred start date, however Dillon understands there may be more complications with moving this year and is flexible and willing to work with candidates timelines
• The ideal candidate would be available for a minimum of 4 - 8 months with consideration of extensions of for 12 and or 16 month terms

Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.


We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it\xe2\x80\x99s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today\xe2\x80\x99s problems and tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s opportunities.

About Dillon
Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.


Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.


Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon :
Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.


Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.


Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!