This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario noted in the city list above. You will be required to identify the cities you are interested in applying to. Because some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario please confirm the location using
Google Maps when applying. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.
Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on this application form. Resumes and cover letters cannot be attached.
To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
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Eligibility Requirements -
Apply Online - Student Application Guide - item 1 in Key Resources
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
• Support a team on a wide range of administrative functions
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create various documents
• Provide customer service assistance by performing reception duties, responding to public and/or internal inquiries and performing cashier duties (e.g. accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations)
• Assist with small or large scale archival / filing projects by following a prescribed set of rules to store or destroy files; use technology to file documents
• Conduct research, perform analysis and input data
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below or other similar tasks as assigned
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
All positions require students to be 15 years of age on the first day of employment with no age limit.
Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.
Some positions on this job ad will require the successful candidate to undergo a general-level screening check, which includes a criminal record check, at their own expense.
Qualification Requirements
Communication and Interpersonal skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.)
• You apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to perform reception duties, respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases; email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
• You apply your knowledge of office administration to accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations
• You accurately track, retrieve and archive files; you apply your knowledge and/or experience of electronic file and paper management systems to secure, classify, manage and store documents
• You apply your basic recordkeeping knowledge to ensure ministry records are maintained to appropriate standards integrity of ministry records
• You input data accurately and generate reports paying close attention to detail
Analytical skills and Organizational Skills
• You apply your research and analytical skills to gather information, assess and summarize and provide recommendations
• You apply your knowledge of recordkeeping theory and practice to research documents, make connections and identify those that are to be archived
• You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines