Community Services Summer Student

County of Essex; Town of Essex; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipal government is seeking a Community Services Summer Student to assist with clerical duties and the digitization of records. The candidate should be a college or university student returning to studies in September 2026, with good computer skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This role offers experience in a supportive environment and contributes to various community services. Apply now for an enriching summer experience in Essex County.

Qualifications

• Must be a college or university student returning to full-time studies in September 2026.
• Social work or related experience would be an asset.
• Office/clerical experience, including digitizing paper records, would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill a facilitation/coordination role for Community Services.
• Perform clerical office duties.
• Assist with the creation of new forms and work processes.
• Digitize paper records and manage electronic documents.

Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Highly organized

Good computer skills

Microsoft Office experience

Office/clerical experience

Ability to multitask

Education

College or university student returning to full‑time studies

Job description

Community Services Summer Student

Department: Legislative and Community Services

Location: Essex, Ontario

Position type: Summer Student, Full Time (35 hr./week)

Posting #: COE-10-26

Salary: $18.13 per hour

Start date: May 4, 2026

Posting Start Date: December 29, 2025

Posting Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Who We Are:

The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government providing programs and services to a population of approximately 192,000 residents. The County also provides some shared services with the City of Windsor, reaching approximately 420,000 residents regionally.

The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and most southern County; surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. As one of Ontario’s best kept secrets, Essex County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of the City of Windsor and are just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan. The Corporation offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a work-life balance program and participation in the OMERS pension plan.

In A Nutshell:

Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, this position fulfills a facilitation/coordination role for Community Services.

Day in the Life:

• Clerical office duties
• Digitizing paper records and providing records management duties for electronic documents
• Assisting with the creation of new forms and work processes

What We Are Looking For:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Highly organized, ability to multitask and work independently
• Good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office
• Office/clerical experience, including digitizing paper records, would be an asset
• Must be a college or university student who is returning to full‑time studies in September 2026
• Social work or related experience would be an asset.

Application Process:

Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.

The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please let us know of any accommodations through [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.