2025 Human Services Summer Student

Job title:

2025 Human Services Summer Student

Company

Region of Peel

Job description

2025 Human Services Summer StudentMake a Difference. Gain Experience. Build Your Future.Program Length: May 5, 2025 – August 29, 2025Salary Range: $25.42/hourWork Mode: Onsite and Hybrid work modes (vary based on position)Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive & 7120 Hurontario StreetHours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PMJoin our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.At Peel Region, we create lasting impact—together. As a Peel Summer Student, you’ll work in a safe and inclusive environment where you can be your best self. We’ll support and empower you to grow while making a real difference in the community. Enhance and apply your learning from your social services program and see how you can make a difference supporting your community. Get to know the world of government—your journey starts here!Exciting Opportunities Await You:

• Gain valuable hands-on work experience
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Share your innovative ideas and perspectives
• Develop and expand your skillset
• Collaborate with leaders and peers

Work Term & Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage of $25.42/hour
• Consistent income from May 5 to August 29, 2025
• Vacation Pay
• Option to join OMERS pension plan

Key Dates (Approximate):

• March 28, 2025: Job posting closes
• March/April 2025: Screening and interviews
• April 2025: Offers and onboarding packages sent via email
• May 5, 2025: Start date
• August 29, 2025: End date

The Human Services Summer Student position will provide experience in administrative and customer service functions within Human Services Department.Responsibilities may include:

• Providing excellent customer service and front-line support
• Assisting with administrative duties such as data entry, records management, and documentation processing
• Organizing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintaining office supplies and coordinating service requests
• Supporting staff with file transfers, records retention, and compliance with policies
• Assisting with administrative duties such as data entry, records/financial management, and documentation processing
• Responding to client inquires and supporting with system navigation
• Assisting with coordination of activities or events
• Assisting with data collection and research
• Providing supports to case management teams

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a full-time post-secondary education, with enrollment in a Social Services program considered an asset, and planning to return to or begin full-time studies in September 2025
• Available to work from May 5 to August 29, 2025
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities

How to Apply: * Create a profile and complete the online application.

• Answer all application questions accurately.

What to Expect After Applying:

• You’ll receive an email confirmation once your application is submitted successfully.
• Hiring updates will be communicated via email. Ensure your email address is accurate.
• Check both your inbox and spam/junk folders regularly for updates.
• While we aim to align candidates with their preferred roles, placements cannot be guaranteed.

The Successful candidate will be required to provide Vulnerable Sector Check prior to hire. It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs.Join us this summer and be part of a workplace where your contributions matter!Work Mode & Job Location: Work arrangements may be onsite or hybrid, depending on business needs. The frequency of onsite work is determined by operational requirements. For hybrid roles, your work location must be within Ontario.Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technologyKindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.About UsPeel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.Recognized by Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won’t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.Additional InformationPeel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contactPlease be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. 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.

Expected salary

$25.42 per hour

Location

Brampton, ON

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:33:22 GMT

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