Summer Youth Employment
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Every year, the Town of Essex hires young people to summer positions in a number of departments. Each position is summarized below. Full job descriptions are also linked under each position title.
Please note, the 2021 application window has closed.
Summer Youth Job Descriptions
| Drainage Administrative Intern (1 Position) |
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The successful applicant will assist the Drainage Division with administrative functions and provide support for a variety of drainage projects and initiatives. |
| Finance Intern (1 Position) |
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The successful applicant will assist the Finance and Business Services Division with finance-related functions and preparing finance-related documents for record retention. |
| Legislative Services Administrative Intern (1 Position) |
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The successful applicant will assist the Legislative Services Division with cemetery recordkeeping, record retention of by-laws, minutes and agendas as well as updating the animal licensing software. |
| Harbour Lead Attendant (1 Position) |
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The Lead Harbour Attendant will assist the Assistant Manager, Facilities and Marina with the day-to-day operations of the facility and perform the duties of a Harbour Attendant when required |
| Harbour Attendant (6 Positions) |
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Harbour Attendants assist with the seasonal operations of the Colchester Harbour which include customer service related to the harbour and harbour users as well as adjacent grounds and beach area and will assist in providing a safe and enjoyable boating and marina experience to all users. |
| Human Resources Intern (1 Position) |
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The successful applicant will assist the Human Resources Division with administrative functions and general duties of Human Resources, which may include various health and safety projects in addition to day-to-day administrative tasks. |
| Heritage and Planning Intern (1 Position) |
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Student will research the Town’s records to gather historical details for properties of heritage interest, and will assist Planning Division with planning and development as it relates to heritage conservation. Student will also provide research on various applications under the Planning Act. |
| Horticulture Summer Position (3 Positions) |
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The successful applicants will assist the Landscape Technician and the Communities in Bloom Committee with various outdoor initiatives. |
| Parks & Recreation Administrative Intern (1 Position) |
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The successful applicant will assist the Director of Community Services in the department’s administrative functions which will also include working with the Communities in Bloom Committee with various office initiatives. |
| Parks Maintenance (9 Positions) |
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The successful applicants will be assisting with a wide variety of horticultural, turf maintenance and cleanup duties at various parks, playgrounds, sports fields and facilities. |
| Public Works (2 Positions) |
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The successful applicants will assist with various duties in the Public Works department related to maintenance of roads and equipment and in the office as required. |
| Tourism Development Intern (1 Position) |
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The successful applicant will assist in developing the Town’s presence as a tourist destination and will assist Communications and Economic Development staff with tourism and business development projects. |
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