High School Co-op Student, Energy & Environment

Town of Caledon; Caledon; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is offering a co-op placement in Energy & Environment focused on climate change initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience through a structured program designed with local educational institutions and will work on program support and engagement activities.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full time in a recognized secondary program and currently pursuing a co-op course, with strong communication, organization, and basic MS Office/Teams skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an accredited secondary institution.
• Currently enrolled in a co-op credit course.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites and Teams.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a sensitive environment.
• Student must be able to provide their own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Energy & Environment programs such as the 2028 Climate Action Fund and the Town's 2027 Tree Seedling Program.
• Assist Energy & Environment staff with planning engagement events such as Earth Hour.
• Support electronic file organization for Capital Planning files.
• Research Energy and Environment related grants and incentives.
• Conduct research for ongoing Energy & Environment projects.
• Energy billing data administrative support.
• Attend meetings, take, and distribute minutes.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Teams

Organizational skills

Sensitive environment

Transportation required

Education

Secondary school enrollment

Co-op credit course enrollment

Job description

Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity

The co-op student assigned to Energy & Environment will be participating in a co-op program formalized between the Town of Caledon and area school board(s) or other educational institutions with a focus on Climate Change.

This program has been designed to assist students to satisfy graduation requirements by attaining hands-on work experience through a co-op placement. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a co-op program through an accredited educational institution.

In this role, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Support the implementation of Energy & Environment programs such as the 2028 Climate Action Fund and the Town's 2027 Tree Seedling Program
• Assist Energy & Environment staff with the planning of engagement events such as Earth Hour.
• Support electronic file organization for Capital Planning files.
• Research Energy and Environment related grants and incentives.
• Conduct research for various ongoing Energy & Environment projects.
• Energy billing data administrative support.
• Attend meetings, take, and distribute minutes
• Additional duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a passionate professional:

• Enrolled full time in an accredited secondary institution
• Currently enrolled in a co-op credit course
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites and Teams at a minimum.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a sensitive environment
• Student must be able to provide their own form of transportation.

Workplace Setting

• Primary work location would be Town Hall, 6311 Old Church Road, Caledon ON L7C 1J6. From time to time the student may be required to provide administrative support or attend as an observer within neighboring facilities.
• General environment consists of standard on-site office environment
• Physical activity involves active movement (Inc. lifting, pulling, pushing), lifting up to 15lbs
• Occasional travel to various town sites and external meetings

Regular exposure to stressful situations. May be exposed to some conflict and emotionally charged situations

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications may be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at [phone] Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until September 30th, 2026, 3:00PM EST.