Student - Municipal Advisor Assistant

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.


• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.


• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.


• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.


• You must use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

What can I expect to do in this role?

The student Municipal Advisor Assistant will support the local government section in its role to provide advice and support to:

• Build the capacity of municipalities and service managers to comply with legislation and regulations governing the operations of municipal government, and to use tools and practices to deliver services and infrastructure more efficiently.


• Gather local/market intelligence about the capacity of municipalities and disseminate information and practices.


• Help service managers implement and meet the objectives of their housing and homelessness plans.


• Provide advice and support to municipalities in Central Ontario, and provide relevant information about Central Ontario municipalities to senior management.

Work Description:

• Conduct research and prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, and letters regarding municipal and affordable housing issues.


• Track and provide analysis on the following:


• Local/market intelligence


• Leading practices


• Implementation of initiatives, such as Housing and Homelessness Plans, Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program, and Leader's Forum.


• Review and update municipal governance and financial information.


• Coordinate the tracking of municipal and affordable housing project documents.


• Provide support to the delivery of a leader's forum or learning events for municipal stakeholders by finalizing event materials and logistics.

This summer position will also offer opportunities to attend meetings with municipal government staff and participate in other special projects.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.

1. Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.


2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Age parameters will be provided on the job advertisements and you must meet all age requirements by May 1st.


3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.


4. Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your written communication skills to record data and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, briefing notes, etc.).


• You apply your verbal communication skills to provide advice to clients.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have knowledge of local government financial matters, and applicable policies and legislation.


• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your research and analytical skills to assess municipal issues and provide advice.


• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.


• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Other Requirements

• You must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.