Summer Student, Asset Management (GIS)

Town of Whitby; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Durham Region seeks a Summer Student for Asset Management/GIS. The candidate will engage in field data collection, update GIS databases, and create maps. Applicants should be full-time students in GIS or related fields, possess intermediate Microsoft Office skills, and ideally have experience with ArcGIS Pro. This position offers a salary range of $21.14 - $23.53, and candidates must be available from April 27 to September 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Full-time student GIS, Geographic Spatial Analysis or related field.
• Related experience in GIS and/or GPS.
• Valid driver's license with a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Update the GIS database and create maps as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Full-time student in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second‑largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest‑growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small‑town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award‑winning marina, year‑round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to, and under the direction of, the supervisor, the Summer Student – Asset Management/GIS is responsible for:

• Field data collection, analysis and reporting;
• Updating the GIS database;
• Creating maps and providing statistical information as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Our Asset Management team is looking for a self‑motivated, solutions‑oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the public.

You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co‑workers and work well both independently and as part of a team.

What You Bring To Our Team

• Full‑time student GIS, Geographic Spatial Analysis or related field of study;
• Related experience in GIS and/or GPS;
• Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Office;
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro would be an asset;
• A valid driver’s license maintained in good standing with access to a personal vehicle.

Eligibility Requirements

Students selected must be available to commence summer employment as early as April 27, 2026, and commit to working through to, and including, September 4, 2026.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate

$21.14 - $23.53

Hybrid Information

Frontline

Hours

Closing Date

January 16, 2026

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an Affrictive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.