Building Summer Student (1 vacancy)
Woodstock, ON, Canada
Seasonal
Student (College)
Building Summer Student (1 vacancy)
Department: Building
Classification: Summer Student; Unionized
Salary Range: $20.16/hour as per Schedule “A”
Starting Date: May 4, 2026
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm April 15, 2026
Why Woodstock?
The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.Responsibilities
- Main responsibility will be to assist the Building Department with administrative duties:
- Booking Building Inspections
- Input data for processing building permits
- Filing
- Directing telephone calls to appropriate staff
- Responds to staff and public inquiries
- Other related duties associated with Building & Zoning
- Issue and track water exemption permits for the Engineering Department
- Replace vacationing clerical staff
Qualifications
- Minimum grade 12 and must be returning to a post-secondary school
- Proficient computer knowledge and skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working Conditions
- Usual public office conditions; subject to frequent telephone and staff interruptions
- Regular office hours, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thank you for your interest in working with the City. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse background. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we're committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to create a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at https://cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com/.
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