Summer Student- Business Support

Job Description

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: To Be Confirmed

JOB STATUS & DURATION: May 2025 - August 2025 (4 months)

HOURS OF WORK: 35-hour workweek variable hours

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall or West Tower

HOURLY RATE: $17.20 - $22.40 per hour

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: January 20, 2025

CLOSING DATE: March 31, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

As a Summer Student, you will gain exposure in the public sector and contribute to meaningful initiatives, connect with leaders and peers, and explore your career path!

Summer Student work term and pay:

• A competitive hourly rate
• A steady income for the summer months
• Paid every other week
• Vacation Pay

Timeline:

• March 31, 2025 – Posting expires
• February/March/April 2025 – Screening and interviewing
• March/April 2025 – Officer and packages will be emailed
• May 2025 – First day of work for post-secondary students
• June 2025 – First day of work for secondary students

Opportunities:

Various opportunities in Business Support (Project Administration Officer, Youth Development Coordinator, Research Officer) for multiple City Departments.

Examples of tasks you may perform:

• Work with colleagues on day-to-day tasks and special projects.
• Assist with key business initiatives and process improvement initiatives.
• Data gathering and reporting - helping with analysis and project reporting.
• Tool/Template development - assist in building project management tools, templates, and databases.
• Tracking and monitoring program and department initiatives.
• Support planning, marketing/outreach for events and initiatives.
• Assist in meeting prep: taking minutes, reviewing with organizer, publishing documents, tracking action logs, etc.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies in September 2025.
• Be available to work from May 2025 to August 30, 2025, if you are a post-secondary student.
• Be available to work from June 2025 to August 30, 2025, if you are a secondary student.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Customer-service focused.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

**Preference will be given to students with permanent residency in Brampton.

**These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2025) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by March 31, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.