To work at the Town as a summer student, you must be:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- At least 16 years of age or older by the first day of the position
- Able to provide a valid G driver's license in good standing (if applicable)
Summer Student Recruitment
If you're interested in applying to become a summer student for our summer camps or employment with the Town of Whitby, view our current opportunities. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview as positions become available.
Summer Student Employment Program
The Summer Student Employment Program runs annually from the beginning of May to the end of August. If you are interested in taking on an exciting challenge and making a difference in the community, we have positions available in a variety of areas.
Summer Student Employment Program positions are posted from mid-December to mid-January. You must submit your application online and answer the pre-screening question to be considered. No further applications will be considered after 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
Selection
Applications are reviewed in January. If you are selected for interview, you will be contacted to attend an interview during the month of February (typically during the spring reading break). If you're successful, you will receive a verbal job offer by the end of March.
Offer and onboarding
If you are a successful applicant, you will be sent an electronic offer letter to accept and return along with your required documentation. Hire dates for the Summer Student Employment Program begin as early as the last week in April, but most start the first week of May.
Positions available (pending budget approval)
The following student employment positions are available.
Community Services Department
- Facilities / Mechanical Services
- Marina Services
- Parks Planning and Development
- Recreation Client Services
- Seniors' Services
Corporate Services Department
- Purchasing Services
- Revenue Services
- Treasury Services
By-Law Services
- Enforcement Services Officer
- Sign Removal
Legislative Services
- Privacy, Records, and Information Management
Organizational Effectiveness
- Corporate Communications
- Digital Media
- Human Resources
Planning and Development Department
- Building Services
- Policy and Heritage Planning
Public Works Department
- Engineering Services - Asset Management
- Engineering Services - Construction
- Engineering Services - Transportation
- Operational Services Division - Parks
- Operational Services Division - Roads
Strategic Initiatives
- Downtowns and Culture
- Events
Summer Camps
Interested in working at one of our summer camps? Come join us! It is a great opportunity to grow your leadership skills and build your work experience. Learn about the variety of camps we provide the community to find out what type of camp interests you.
Summer camp jobs are posted mid-December to mid-January. You must submit your application online and answer the pre-screening question to be considered. No further applications will be considered after 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
Selection process
Applications are reviewed in January. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted to attend an interview during the month of February. If you're successful, you will receive a verbal job offer by the end of March.
Offer and onboarding
If you are a successful applicant, you will be sent an electronic offer letter to accept and return along with your required documentation. Hire dates for Summer Camps begin as early as the first week of June.
To work at one of our summer camps, you must be:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- At least 16 years of age or older by the first day of the position
- Basic First Aid and CPR "C" certifications (proof will be required at the interview)
- Provide a current Police Record Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening (at the time of offer)
- Demonstrate leadership experience
The following summer camp positions are available:
- Camp Counsellor
- Counsellor-in-Training
- Inclusion Camp Counsellor
- Camp Leader
- Camp Assistant
- Camp Director
- Junior Fire Counsellor
Our summer camps are hosted at the following locations:
- Iroquois Park Sports Centre
- McKinney Centre
- Cullen Central Park
- Brooklin Community Centre and Library
- Playground Program
- Inclusive Services Camp
- Fire and Emergency Services
Contact Us
Town of Whitby
575 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8
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