Summer Student – Clerical Support
Job Title: Summer Student – Clerical Support
Department: Corporate Services
Reports to: Director of Legislative Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Wage: $22.51
Job Summary: The Summer Student – Clerical Support will assist with a variety of administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the District of Port Edward’s office.
This temporary position is ideal for a student seeking practical experience in a professional government setting, and it will support customer service, records management, and general office duties during a busy time of year.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service: Greet visitors, answer phones, and assist with general public inquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
Administrative Support: Assist with data entry, document formatting, and mail handling.
Records Filing: Maintain and organize both digital and physical files to support the District’s records management system.
Meeting Preparation: Support the preparation and distribution of agendas, notices, and meeting documents.
Communications Support: Assist with internal communications, newsletter development, and light social media support.
Office Organization: Monitor and help organize office supplies and shared spaces.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the Corporate Services team.
Qualifications:
Must be a full-time student returning to school in the fall of 2025.
Minimum 16 years of age.
Interest in public service, administration, or local government.
Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is an asset.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act in a professional manner.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to dthomson@portedward.ca by May 23, 2025.