Students interested in working either March Break or the summer with the City of Pickering are encouraged to visit this website in November for updated information on when and how to apply. Students are requested to apply once an official advertisement has been made in the News Advertiser and cityofpickering.com to ensure the minimum requirements for each position are acquired.

Recruitment Timelines are as follows:

Application / Recruitment Process  Timelines
Job advertisement is placed in News Advertiser and cityofpickering.com  Mid November - January
Application Deadline  Early January
Interviews and selection of candidates  January - April

Seasonal positions for students with the City of Pickering include:

March Break Camps  Summer
Camp Counsellor  Camp Counsellor
Camp Counsellor, Special Needs  Camp Counsellor, Special Needs
Assistant Director Assistant  Camp Director
Director  Camp Director
  Coordinator, Special Needs & Volunteers (Camps)
  Tour Guide / Museum Admissions (Pickering Museum Village)
  Student Labourer (Parks & Roads)


Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for employment in these positions:

  • Must be currently enrolled as well as returning to full-time attendance at school in the fall to be eligible.
  • Must have attained the age of 16.
  • Must be residents of the City of Pickering (or their parents/guardians)*
  • Only candidates with current certification in Standard First Aid (issued within 2 years) and Basic Rescuer CPR-C (issued within 1 year) will be considered for an interview for Camp and Museum positions (no exceptions).
  • Must be willing to undergo a Criminal Reference check as a condition of employment.
  • Must be willing to attend various mandatory training sessions.
  • Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays as required.
  • Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license. A clean driving record is preferred**

* Non-residents of Pickering will be considered if there are no suitable candidates from the City.
** Applicable to Student Labourers only.

Please note Student Labourers are not required to obtain a Criminal Reference Check or have current First Aid or CPR certifications.

Other positions in our Youth Program area that work year round include:

Youth Leader
Event Leader
Coordinator, Youth Programs

Minimum requirements for these positions include:

  • Must have attained the age of 16.
  • Only candidates with current certification in Standard First Aid (issued within 2 years) and Basic Rescuer CPR-C (issued within 1 year) will be considered for an interview for Camp and Museum positions (no exceptions).
  • Must be willing to undergo a Criminal Reference check as a condition of employment.
  • Must be willing to attend various mandatory training sessions.
  • Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays as required.

For current opportunities available with the City, please click on the following link:

 

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