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- Job ID #31622: Summer Student - Course Specific/Administrative (NEW & RETURNING)
- Union: Various
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026
- Duration: For vacancies from May 2026 until September 2026
- Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Specific to Course of Study Section
Positions in this section of this category vary from year to year and are single incumbent positions. In this section, you will match the primary area of your study as closely as possible to the options provided.
Please read carefully as the areas of studies are reflected to align to our business needs and will differ from descriptions relating to faculties and specialized areas of study.
Positions in this section within this category will be accessed by hiring managers who have an opportunity available for which a student enrolled in a specific/related course of study would gain insight into the work area or discipline.
Specific positions will not be individually posted, as candidates will be screened initially based on related course of study and then how closely they meet the requirements of the opportunity.
If you are interested in potential opportunities which may arise, please complete the application process. It is suggested that you also apply to one of the other summer employment categories, as the opportunities in this category are very limited.
Examples include but are not limited to: Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, Landscape Architect Assistants, Historical Interpreters, Museum Collections Assistants, Special Support Case Aides, Engineer positions, general administrative positions.
Administrative Section
Positions in this section of this category perform various clerical duties and a variety of support and administrative functions. This may include handling general reception duties such as answering routine enquiries from staff and the public, in person, via telephone and e-mail. Other responsibilities may include word processing (creating correspondence or other documentation), generating computer reports, inputting data, photocopying, sorting mail and filing.
NOTE 1: As a condition of employment, some positions may require the successful applicant to drive a City vehicle. Successful applicants to these positions must provide proof of a current Class G licence, free of demerit points. Students holding a Class G1 or Class G2 will not be permitted to drive a City vehicle. If you possess a driver's licence, please make notation of the class of your driver's license on your resume.
NOTE 2: As a condition of employment, some positions may require the successful applicant to obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, or Vulnerable Sector Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in the position.
NOTE 3: You must be available to work for an 8-hour shift to provide program coverage, 5 days a week (including weekends, evenings and holidays) on a scheduled basis. The expectation is that you are available for the entire term.
NOTE 4: All questions on the job questionnaire must be answered and your updated resume included. Failure to do so will disqualify your summer application
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
