Meet Trevor D.

Planning Work Experience Student (Zoning Bylaw)
City of Edmonton

Fall 2021 (8 Month Term)

"Working as a Student Planner at the City of Edmonton on the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative has been an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience so far. My colleagues at the City are awesome people to work with as they are very welcoming, supportive, and fun to be around. I have been working on a wide variety of tasks to support the team on this multi-year project, including drafting zoning regulations, jurisdictional research, presentation preparation, report writing and SketchUp modelling.

The most important thing I've learned throughout my work term is the importance of teamwork and communication. As a result of supporting the team on this massive group project, I've learned that effective teamwork is achieved when everyone on the team is using their unique skills and experiences to produce the best results. Communication is also crucial, especially when working remotely, which has been the case for most of my work term so far.

The advice I have for AWE students is to really understand what your strengths and interests are because you can use these to your advantage to not only land a job, but also to be impactful in your role. My advice for student planners specifically is to develop a diverse network of connections because they can help you navigate the extensive field of urban planning and help you get your foot in the door for potential job opportunities."

Trevor is in his fourth year of Urban and Regional Planning. He is completing a certificate of sustainability at the U of A and is an accredited LEED Green Associate. He is interested in planning, architecture and urban design. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, mostly hockey and gold.