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<strong>Number of Positions: To be confirmed <br><br></strong><strong>Job Type:</strong> Management and Administration<br><br><strong>Department:</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Division:</strong> N/A<br><br><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> $17.60-$22.92<br><br><strong>Job Status and Duration:</strong> Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 4 months<br><br><strong>Hours of Work:</strong> 35 hour workweek<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> City Hall or West Tower<br><br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 03/13/2026<br><br><strong>Notice to Internal Applicants:</strong> To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address<br><br>As a Summer Student, you will not only gain exposure in the public sector, but also have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives, connect with leaders and peers and explore your career path to find your passion! Get to know the world of municipal government and the opportunities that could lie ahead!<br><br><strong>Summer Student work term and pay<br><br></strong><strong>As a Summer Student, You’ll Receive<br><br></strong>A competitive hourly rate<br><br>A steady income for the summer months<br><br>Paid every other week<br><br>Vacation Pay<br><br><strong>Timelines<br><br></strong><strong>These Timelines Are Approximate<br><br></strong><ul><li>March 13, 2026 – Posting expires</li><li>February/March 2026 – Screening and interviewing</li><li>March/April 2026 – Offer and packages will be emailed</li><li>May 2026 – First day of work for post-secondary students </li><li>June 2026 – First day of work for secondary students <br><br></li></ul><strong>Opportunities<br><br></strong>We have various opportunities for you to choose from – Business Support (Project Administration Officer, Research Officer) for multiple City Departments.<br><br>Here's some examples of tasks you may expect to perform:<br><br><ul><li>Work with colleagues on day-to day tasks and special projects.</li><li>Assist with key business initiatives and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Data gathering and reporting - helping with analysis, project reporting (both internal and external) documents and synthesizing information.</li><li>Tool/Template development - assist in building project management tools, templates, and databases.</li><li>Tracking and monitoring program, department initiatives. </li><li>Work with colleagues in the planning, development and execution of events.</li><li>Assist in the development of events and initiatives.</li><li>Support with planning, marketing/outreach for events and initiatives and assistance with project administration.</li><li>Data gathering and reporting - helping with analysis, project reporting (both internal and external) documents and synthesizing information.</li><li>Assist in meeting prep: taking minutes, reviewing with organizer, publishing documents, tracking action logs, etc<br><br></li></ul><strong>Selection Criteria<br><br></strong><ul><li>You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution and returning to full time studies in September 2026</li><li>Be available to work from May 2026 to August 28, 2026, if you are a post-secondary student</li><li>Be available to work from June 2026 to August 28, 2026, if you are a secondary student</li><li>Be familiar with MS Office</li><li>Be customer-service focused</li><li>Have strong verbal and written communication skills<br><br></li></ul>Additional Information<br><br>“These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy”<br><br><ul><li>Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.</li><li>Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.<br><br></li></ul><strong> Interview: </strong>Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.<br><br>If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the <strong>apply now</strong> button by 03/13/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<br><br>As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.<br><br>The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with 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. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and 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 employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.<br><br>If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new Alternate Format Request.

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