Student Assistant, Community & Social Services Cobourg Expires in 25 days

Northumberland County Housing Corporation; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 25,830 - 27,951; Full time

Job summary

A local municipal organization is seeking a Student Assistant for the Community & Social Services department. This full-time contract runs from May 4 to August 28, 2026, providing a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal social services. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and customer service skills, and have post-secondary education in a related field. This role includes assisting with initiatives related to Ontario Works and interacting with community partners, all while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Community & Social Services.
• Assist with Ontario Works, early years, and housing services.
• Engage with the public and community partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Customer service skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Team player

Knowledge of Community and Social Services

Education

Post-secondary education in a Social Service related program

Job description

Student Assistant, Community & Social Services

Currently, we are looking to fill the following student vacancy:

Student Assistant, Community & Social Services

• Contract, full-time
• May 4, 2026, to August 28, 2026
• Hourly rate: $18.75 – $20.29 (35 hours per week)
  
• Work Location: 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg

Reporting to the Customer Service Unit Supervisor, you will utilize your strong organizational, administrative, and customer service skills to provide support to all sections of the Community & Social Services Department. You will work on initiatives related to Ontario Works, early years, homelessness and housing services. You will apply your interpersonal skills to work with members of the public, staff, and community partners. This opportunity will provide you with direct experience in municipal Social Services as well as exposure to municipal government functions and responsibilities.

Qualifications & skills

• Post-secondary education in a Social Service related program is preferred;
• You must be proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Knowledge of the Community and Social Services

Eligibility requirements

A student is defined as a person between the ages of 18-30 at the start of the employment; registered as a full-time student in the current academic year (2025/2026) and intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (2026/2027). As a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, you are legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be available to work from May 4 to August 28, 2026.

How to apply

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

If you wish to apply for more than one job, please apply to each position individually.

When emailing your application, please ensure your cover letter, résumé, and any other supporting documents are submitted in one file – preferably MS Word (docx) or Adobe (pdf). Please also indicate in your cover letter your preferred method of contact: text, email, or phone call.

We invite you to submit your application by 4:30pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, to:

Human Resources
County of Northumberland
555 Courthouse Road
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5J6 Email: [e-mail]
Subject line: Student Assistant, Community and Social Services

Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please e-mail your request to [e-mail] or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327. Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.