2022 Summer Student Program - Jobs in Ontario

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2022 Summer Student ProgramAs a Peel Summer Student, you’ll have a safe, collaborative workplace where you can be your best self. We’ll welcome and support you, and your work will keep you energized and engaged. Get to know the world of government, you never know where it could take you! Check out Franks Story:You’ll have many opportunities to:

• Gain valuable work experience
• Contribute to the community
• Share your innovative ideas
• Build and learn new skill-sets
• Engage with leaders and peers

Summer Student work term and payAs a Summer Student, you’ll receive:

• A competitive hourly rate
• A steady income from May 2 to September 2, 2022
• Paid every other week
• Vacation pay

OpportunitiesWe have 2 work opportunities for you to choose from - Business Support and Operational Support.For detailed information on the various teams and functions at the Region of Peel, refer to our department overview.1. Business SupportHeres some examples of tasks you may expect in a Business Support role:

• Interact with internal departments, and external stakeholders
• Job shadow staff to learn more about your career goals
• Help manage general phone lines and action requests or direct calls
• Call clients on behalf of colleagues, scheduling of appointments
• Write letters to external agencies, clients or vendors
• Work with colleagues on day-to-day responsibilities and special projects

Specialized positions

• There may be specialized positions available in Public Works, relating to civil engineering and environmental sciences

Vaccination Community Clinics

• There may be opportunities to work in our clinics answering phones, responding to emails, mange clinic flow, manage clinic supplies, greeting, clinic registration and check in

2. Operational SupportHeres some examples of tasks you may expect in an Operational Support role:

• Process payments
• Greet customers, provide excellent service
• Work at various centres across the Region including community recycling centres, road operations, and TransHelp
• Maintain and clean heavy equipment, light vehicles, and garbage compactor equipment
• Provide traffic control
• Help with landscaping, mowing, gardening, and litter pickup
• Load and unload supplies and equipment

Vaccination Community Clinics

• There may be opportunities to work receiving, sorting and distributing clinic supplies, unloading supplies, parking lot attendant, screening

Qualifications and requirementsThe following criteria is required to be a summer student at Peel Region.

• You must be a full-time student enrolled in post-secondary program or entering full-time post-secondary studies in September 2022
• Be available to work inclusively from May 2 to September 2, 2022
• Be familiar with MS Office
• Be customer-service focused
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have excellent organizational and time management skills

For some roles:

• A valid “G” Drivers license in good standing is required
• Previous office, labour, or volunteer experience is an asset
• Experience in using manual and power tools equipment is an asset

How to apply

• Create a profile and apply for this job online
• Be sure to respond to every question

After you’ve applied

• Once you’ve successfully submitted your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation
• You’ll receive future email notifications as hiring decisions are made. Since all correspondence will take place by email, be sure your email address is correct
• Some messages may be flagged as spam, so frequently check your inbox and junk folder for emails from us
• We can’t guarantee positions, but we’ll do our best to match you with a role you prefer

TimelineThese timelines are approximate.

• Jan 31, 2022 - Posting expires
• February 2022 - Screening and interviewing (returning students do not need an interview.)
• March/April 2022 – Offers and packages will be emailed
• May 2, 2022 - First day of work
• September 2, 2022 - Last day of work

Location: Due to COVID-19, some of our offices are working at limited capacity to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and community. As such, these positions may be required to work remotely for an undetermined period. Once working onsite, you may report at various sites across Peel Region.We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontarios Framework for reopening. Get detailsHours: 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday-FridayInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.Quick Apply

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