Student Jobs

The Region of Durham is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who contribute to the broad diversity of our workforce.  We also recognize and support individuals who have experienced systemic barriers, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

To be eligible for student employment, students must meet the following four criteria:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program.
• Returning to post-secondary studies for the upcoming academic term; proof of enrollment will be required.
• The student must meet the minimum age requirement associated with the type and location of work pursuant to the Ontario Employment Standards Act and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, on or before their first day of employment, and be enrolled in a post-secondary program.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Our summer student jobs start at the beginning of May and end at the end of August.

The start and end dates can change to fit specific operational needs and job requirements.

We offer summer student jobs in various departments throughout the Region.

Some of these positions are:

• General maintenance and cleaning - industrial and commercial environment.
• General labourer - working outside in a variety of areas (water/sewer/road repair).
• Administrative/clerical-type positions.
• Technical-type positions (engineering, social services, caseworker, planning, information technology, public health inspector, etc.).
• Food and nutrition in a long-term care environment.
• Nursing and health care related positions  in a long-term care environment.
• Recreation, therapy and kinesiology in a long-term care environment.
• Paramedic services.

• Students are paid an hourly rate depending on the position and in some cases, the number of years of post-secondary education completed.
• Some student positions are unionized and pay union dues.
• Four per cent vacation pay is added to each pay.

Work weeks range from part-time hours, which are 24 hours or less per week, depending on operational needs and, full-time hours vary from 35 to 40 hours per week.

In some cases, shift work is required. This includes days, afternoons, nights, weekends or statutory holidays.

We match resumes with jobs based on your area of study, experience and specific interest. Only one resume is required for all summer student positions.

• All students must submit their resume online via our recruitment portal. Hard-copy applications and resumes are not accepted.
• Submit one document that contains your cover letter and resume.
• We thank all candidates for their interest in summer student employment opportunities, however, we will only contact those selected to participate in our competition process.
• If we choose you to participate in the competition process, you will be required to provide contact information for two references. References must be work supervisors, teachers, professors, counsellors and/or volunteer-related references (personal references are not accepted).
• The testing and interview process will take place during the period of February 1 to June 30 and will be completed virtually as much as possible.
• If you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please tell us and we will provide appropriate assistance in accordance with the Region's Accommodation Policy.
• Some positions require a Police Record Check and/or a current driver's record from Service Ontario prior to being hired

We will tell you if you need to complete any of these things.

• You must submit your resume online via our recruitment portal.
• Contact your supervisor or manager from the previous summer to communicate your interest and confirm your eligibility.
• Operational needs and a successful performance from the previous year determine summer student employment opportunities.
• Returning students do not need to attend an interview, unless we are considering them for a different position.

• Proof of Social Insurance Number
• Proof of date of birth (copy of birth certificate or passport)
• A void cheque or a completed direct deposit form from your bank
• Proof of school enrolment
• Driver's record (if required)
• Proof of a valid G class driver's licence (if required)
• Police Record Check (if required)
• Proof of immunization (if required)
• Certificate of Health form (if required)

• Registrar's letter confirming enrolment and academic eligibility for the next semester.
• Letter or screenshot confirming your anticipated graduation date.
• Letter or screenshot indicating that you have more credits left to complete in your current degree.
• Letter or screenshot confirming your acceptance to a program next term/semester at a post-secondary education establishment.

All summer students will attend an orientation where they will learn about our organization, health and safety, and corporate policies. You might have more training, depending on your job.

The purpose of our Summer Student Employment Program is to employ students who are available to work during the full months of May, June, July and August. As per the Employment Standards Act, four per cent vacation pay is paid on a biweekly basis instead of paid time off.