Student Employment

Our summer student application system is open until April 30, 2025!

We offer a variety of summer employment opportunities for students aged 14 to 24 who are enrolled in school or returning to school in the fall.

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We're committed to providing valuable work experience for local students, close to home. Our student positions are designed to provide leadership experience setting a foundation for future growth. With a focus on excellence, Haldimand County offers an outstanding place to work and live.

A summer job with Haldimand offers you many great benefits:

  • Gain experience for future full-time employment
  • Start contributing to a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
  • Enjoy a perks and discounts program
  • Make new friends and grow your network
  • Make a difference in your community
  • Gain leadership skills
  • Enjoy a safe and friendly work culture
  • Learn about municipal government
  • Build skills related to your learning goals

How to apply

Student employment applications for 2025 open on December 13, 2024. The application deadline varies by job with closing dates on January 31, February 28, and March 31, 2025. Refer to the specific job information to confirm the deadline.

The application system will remain open until April 30, 2025. Applications received after a job’s noted deadline will only be considered if the position is still available after the initial round of hiring.

You must complete the entire application to be considered for a position. Partial applications will not be accepted.

Apply for a student job

Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process to ensure a barrier-free experience. If you require accommodation, contact us at careers@haldimandcounty.ca.

Application and hiring process

  1. Make sure your cover letter and resume are up-to-date and saved as a single document in PDF format.
  2. Submit an online application by the noted deadline date. You can apply for more than one position on a single application.
  3. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with an applicant number.
  4. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by Haldimand County.

Our human resources division cannot provide updates on the status of your application once submitted. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Opportunities for high school students

The below jobs require applicants to be enrolled in secondary school with plans to return to school in the fall, at minimum.

Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard

Number of vacancies: 35
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June

The Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for delivering high-quality and enjoyable swimming lessons and maintaining the safety of all swimmers.

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – National Lifeguard (NL), Lifesaving Instructor “Bronze Family,” Lifesaving Swim Instructor, Standard First Aid, and Aquatic Supervisor training for Acting Aquatic Coordinators (AACs)

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Assistant Lifeguard

Number of vacancies: 17
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June  

The Assistant Lifeguard is responsible for pool entry and exit, keeping accurate attendance records, general cleaning duties, and providing assistance with lifeguarding and instruction based on qualifications.

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – National Lifeguard (NL) or Bronze Cross, Wading Pool Operator (Dunnville only), and Standard First Aid/CPR-C

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Recreation Camp Counsellor

Number of vacancies: 35
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning late June

The Camp Counsellor is responsible for the supervision and safety of campers, and for delivering fun, engaging activities that promote healthy child development.  

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Current Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard (not required for March Break)

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Recreation Camp Lead

Number of vacancies: 8
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June

The Camp Lead is responsible for overseeing the care, supervision and safety of campers, and acts as a liaison between camp staff, parents, campers, and Haldimand County staff.

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school or post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Current Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Inclusion Counsellor

Number of vacancies: 6
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June

The Inclusion Counsellor is responsible for supporting the care, supervision and safety of campers with additional needs, and delivering enjoyable and inclusive activities to their assigned camper(s).

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school or post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Current Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard (not required for March Break)

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries and Forestry Operations (FPCFO) Student

Number of vacancies: 25
Job duration: Approximately 1 year beginning mid-April (full-time in the summer and part-time during the year)

The FPCFO Student is responsible for maintaining Haldimand County facilities, parks and cemeteries (including groundskeeping, cleaning, and general maintenance), and providing assistance to FPCFO divisions as needed.

  • Minimum age required – 16 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Summer Student, Maintenance

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning in early June

The Summer Student position at Grandview Lodge is responsible for general labour activities including landscaping and interior/exterior maintenance.  

  • Minimum age required – 16 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: March 31 - No longer accepting applications

Summer Maintenance, Roads Operations

Number of vacancies: 8
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Summer Maintenance, Roads Operations position is responsible for the upkeep of our roads and trails through both surface maintenance activities (inspections, pothole repairs, resurfacing, etc.) and roadside maintenance activities (weed control, grass cutting, tree and brush trimming, etc.).

  • Minimum age required – 16 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - Still Accepting Applications

Read the full Summer Student Maintenance, Roads Operations job description (PDF).

Opportunities for post-secondary students

The below jobs are open to post-secondary students with plans to return to school in the fall.

Student Assistant, Building Services

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Building Services is responsible for supporting building permit applications, customer service and general administrative duties.

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Municipal Law Enforcement

Number of vacancies: 2
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Municipal Law Enforcement is responsible for enforcing parking regulations, ensuring property standards, overseeing animal control and school crossing guards, and assisting Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as needed. 

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - No longer accepting applications

Aquatic Coordinator, Recreation Programs

Number of vacancies: 4
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in late April

The Aquatic Coordinator is responsible for training, scheduling and monitoring staff while coordinating and delivering aquatic programs, and ensuring the safety of staff and swimmers at our pools.   

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Aquatic Supervisory (AS), National Lifeguard (NL), Lifesaving Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor “Bronze Family,” and Standard First Aid

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Camp Coordinator, Recreation Programs

Number of vacancies: 5
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in late April

The Camp Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and delivery of child and youth programs, the organizing, training, and overseeing of program staff, and acting as a liaison between camp staff and supervisors.    

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard

Number of vacancies: 35
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June

The Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for delivering high-quality and enjoyable swimming lessons and maintaining the safety of all swimmers.

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – National Lifeguard (NL), Lifesaving Instructor “Bronze Family,” Lifesaving Swim Instructor, Standard First Aid, and Aquatic Supervisor training for Acting Aquatic Coordinators (AACs)

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Assistant Lifeguard

Number of vacancies: 17
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June  

The Assistant Lifeguard is responsible for pool entry and exit, keeping accurate attendance records, general cleaning duties, and providing assistance with lifeguarding and instruction based on qualifications.

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – National Lifeguard (NL) or Bronze Cross, Wading Pool Operator (Dunnville only), and Standard First Aid/CPR-C

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Recreation Camp Counsellor

Number of vacancies: 35
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning late June

The Camp Counsellor is responsible for the supervision and safety of campers, and for delivering fun, engaging activities that promote healthy child development.  

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Current Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard (not required for March Break)

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Recreation Camp Lead

Number of vacancies: 8
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June

The Camp Lead is responsible for overseeing the care, supervision and safety of campers, and acts as a liaison between camp staff, parents, campers, and Haldimand County staff.

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school or post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Current Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Inclusion Counsellor

Number of vacancies: 6
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning mid-June

The Inclusion Counsellor is responsible for supporting the care, supervision and safety of campers with additional needs, and delivering enjoyable and inclusive activities to their assigned camper(s).

  • Minimum age required – 15 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school or post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Current Standard First Aid, High Five Principles of Healthy Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard (not required for March Break)

Apply by: January 31 - Still accepting applications

Read the full Inclusion Counsellor job description (PDF).

Student Assistant, Economic Development

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Economic Development is responsible for providing exceptional front-line service to residents and businesses, and the creation and promotion of compelling digital content to showcase local businesses.

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Tourism Development

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Tourism is responsible for providing excellent front-line service to visitors and residents, promoting the Haldimand County’s tourism programs and events, helping local businesses engage the community, and creating digital content to showcase Haldimand County attractions.

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

 

Museum Collections Technician

Number of vacancies: 2
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Collections Technician is responsible for assisting with projects connected to artifact and archival collections, condition reports and cataloguing, and optimizing digital content within collections.

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: March 31 - No longer accepting applications

Museum Educational Programming Assistant

Number of vacancies: 2
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning in early June

The Educational Programming Assistant is responsible for providing exceptional support for children’s summer programs by actively engaging with campers, caregivers and volunteers, and overseeing the care, supervision, safety and overall well-being of campers.

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Standard First Aid/CPR-C, High Five Principals of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard.

Apply by: March 31 - No longer accepting applications

Museum Educator, Children’s Programming

Number of vacancies: 2
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning in early May

The Museum Educator, Children’s Programming is responsible for the organization, training, scheduling, and supervision of staff, assisting with volunteer recruitment, and ensuring that educational programs align with organizational standards.

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall
  • Additional certifications required – Standard First Aid/CPR-C, High Five Principals of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD), and Lifesaving Society Safeguard.

Apply by: March 31 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Clerks

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Clerks is responsible for supporting Haldimand County Council items, Freedom of Information requests, vital statistics, records management, municipal elections, and clerical tasks.  

  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Finance

Number of vacancies: 3
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Finance is responsible for supporting the Finance division by coordinating the annual tax sale, updating analysis data, engaging with property owners, and assessing payments.

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Information Systems

Number of vacancies: 2
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May, with the possibility of an extension 

The Student Assistant, Information Systems is responsible for supporting a variety of IT projects, assisting the service desk, and performing administrative tasks as needed.

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Public Works Operations

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant, Public Works Operations will assist the General Manager of Public Works Operations in a variety of projects, research and collect data for continuous improvement of the Public Works Operations department, gain insight from stakeholders across the organization, and partake in administrative tasks.

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Planning and Development

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Planning and Development supports the division with development applications, data collection, research for special projects, report-writing, and various administrative duties. 

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Environmental Operations

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant position in Environmental Operations is responsible for updating divisional resource materials, participating in studies and projects, and ensuring the accuracy of Haldimand County’s asset management system.

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Fleet

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required - enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: March 14 - No longer accepting applications

Student Assistant, Forestry Operations

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 8 months beginning in early May

The Student Assistant, Forestry Operations position is responsible for collecting field data, supporting the care and maintenance of Haldimand County's rural and urban forests, and assisting with the implementation of our Forest Strategy and Management Plan.

  • Wage - $23.22 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in post-secondary school and returning in the fall with preference given to students who have completed a minimum of one year of studies in Arboriculture, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Forestry Technician or Urban Forestry
  • Additional certifications required – Current First Aid/CPR-C considered an asset

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries and Forestry Operations (FPCFO) Student

Number of vacancies: 25
Job duration: Approximately 1 year beginning mid-April (full-time in the summer and part-time during the year)

The FPCFO Student is responsible for maintaining Haldimand County facilities, parks and cemeteries (including groundskeeping, cleaning, and general maintenance), and providing assistance to FPCFO divisions as needed.

  • Minimum age required – 16 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: January 31 - No longer accepting applications

Summer Student, Maintenance

Number of vacancies: 1
Job duration: Approximately 3 months beginning in early June

The Summer Student position at Grandview Lodge is responsible for general labour activities including landscaping and interior/exterior maintenance.  

  • Minimum age required – 16 years old
  • Wage - $18.92 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: March 31 - No longer accepting applications

Summer Maintenance, Roads Operations

Number of vacancies: 8
Job duration: Approximately 4 months beginning in early May

The Summer Maintenance, Roads Operations position is responsible for the upkeep of our roads and trails through both surface maintenance activities (inspections, pothole repairs, resurfacing, etc.) and roadside maintenance activities (weed control, grass cutting, tree and brush trimming, etc.).

  • Minimum age required – 16 years old
  • Wage - $17.20 per hour
  • Minimum education required – enrolled in secondary school and returning in the fall

Apply by: February 28 - Still accepting applications

Read the full Summer Student Maintenance, Roads Operations job description (PDF).

For more information, or help with the application process, contact our HR team.

Contact Us

Recruitment
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0

Email Recruitment
Phone: 905-318-5932

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