Summer Students - Clerical Assistance

Overview

Department Approval - People Services Over ride

Provides a variety of administrative duties to support the day-to-day business functions of the assigned department.

Employment Status:

Student

Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

01/07/2026

Duration (if temporary):

Student, approximately May to September

Job Title Summer Student - Clerical

Wage$18.71 hourly (2026)

Reports To Various

Hours Summer Full Time, 35 hours per week

Other Hours are Monday - Friday

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring summer students, and we're looking for innovative and passionate individuals interested in a four-month position from May to August. Our Summer Student Program introduces students to the public sector through challenging experiences, while providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community.

Summer employment with the City of Kawartha Lakes can be great way to earn and learn.

To be considered for a Student position with the City of Kawartha Lakes, you must be:

Minimum of age 16

Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year, 2025 to 2026

Registered as a full time student with the intent to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year, 2026 to 2027

Students may be assigned to one of the following work teams/areas –
Building Services, Law Enforcement, Records, People Services, POA, Revenue and Taxation, Treasury, and Engineering.

• Organizing and maintaining physical and digital filing systems
• Providing customer service assistance by performing reception duties, responding to the public and/or internal inquiries
• Conduct research, perform analysis and input data
• Assist with project initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous work experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.