Job posting closes: February 27, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workplace, confronting racism and bias to promote fairness and equity, and advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work-life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work-from-home and compressed workweeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. 

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only candidates eligible to work legally in Canada will be considered.

Intern, Planning & Sustainability 3

Job Code: 234
Department: Planning & Sustainability Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent performs a wide range of planning and sustainability services support activities in a timely and accurate manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Research and evaluate innovative planning initiatives, economic development and sustainability initiatives from other jurisdictions and consider their applicability in Whitehorse.
2. Draft, design, implement and analyze survey data, and develops educational and other communication materials.
3. Lead simple public engagement processes.
4. Prepare draft reports, displays, handouts and other public documents for review by supervisor.
5. Answer enquiries on planning and sustainability matters.
6. Provide input into relevant bylaws, policies and planning studies.
7. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
8. Other related duties.
This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Working Conditions:

Majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions. Some evening and weekend work. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Currently enrolled or completed post-secondary program (minimum 2 year program) in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or other Social Science.
• Experience in land use planning, environment, economic development and/or sustainability or related field is an asset. 
• Knowledge of municipal services and bylaws with respect to planning, economic development and sustainability. 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently. 
• Effective oral and written communications. 

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Required Equipment To Operate: 

General office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, etc. 

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email to GeorgeAnthony.Lapido@whitehorse.ca and careers@whitehorse.ca.

Other Details:

2 Intern positions - 1 for Economic Development and 1 for Planning and Sustainability

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at careers@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.