Competition # 09/130
$24.46 per hour – Approx. 35 Hours Per Week
Term Position: Approximately January through October 2010
SUMMARY:
An excellent opportunity exists in CRD Regional Planning
for a self-motivated student. The successful applicant will provide research and technical support in
the broad areas of regional/land use planning,
development.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of senior staff, the
successful applicant may be involved in projects such as the CRD’s Regional Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan,
Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
This position may include tasks such as:
• Data collection, manipulation, and analysis.
• Providing research assistance (including literature
reviews).
• Translating technical information for non-technical
audiences.
• Providing Geographic Information System (GIS) support.
• Interpreting transportation model information.
• Preparing reports, fact sheets, articles and other
information for web and hardcopy publication.
• General office support (including responding to
enquires from the public)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified applicants will have completed (or currently be
enrolled in) senior post secondary education in
Transportation Modelling, Geographic Information Systems, Urban Geography, Environmental Studies, or Ecological
Economics. Applicants will have a minimum of
Strong data analysis and technical skills (GIS) are required as are excellent interpersonal and
communications skill with the ability to write clearly and concisely. Applicants will possess excellent time
management, and organizational skills, and be able to work under limited supervision. A keen interest in
sustainability and active transportation planning are desirable. A valid BC Driver’s license is required.
APPLICATIONS:
Resumes with covering letter quoting competition number
09/130 will be received in the Human Resources Department, Capital Regional District until
4:00pm, December 18, 2009. Please apply
be received at Capital Regional District,
Victoria, BC, V8W 2S6, fax (250) 360-3076.