Financial Services Student

Student, Contract Position (On-Site) – Spring/Summer 2025

Tay Township, located on the sunset shores of Georgian Bay, is seeking a driven individual to join #TeamTay for the 2025 Summer Term (late April to August) as a Financial Services Student. Tay Township proudly offers students a hands-on learning environment based on variety, development, and mentorship.

Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer, the Financial Services Student is responsible for providing financial, accounting, and administrative support to the Financial Services division. The position performs a variety of duties including municipal tax bill preparation, tax payments, assisting with customer inquiries, accounts receivable/payable support and provides front-line coverage for the Financial Services division, as required.

Qualifications 

• Active enrollment in post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or another relevant discipline, at an accredited educational institution.
• Related cooperative education/work experience is considered an asset; preference may be given to those with experience in a municipal or public sector environment, but public sector experience is not a requirement.
• Strong computer skills including word processing/spreadsheet software, internet and e-mail programs and related office equipment; established writing skills with a high level of accuracy; developed proofreading skills and careful attention to detail; written and oral communication skills, and technical skills.

The pay rate for this Full-Time, Student Contract position is $18.75 per hour with a 35-hour work week.

Join #TeamTay today and help transform the way local government connects with the community it serves. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to do the following: 

1. Reference the complete position description including comprehensive qualifications available on the Tay Township website – www.tay.ca/jobs
2. Please submit (1) a cover letter and (2) a resume via email by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, to the attention of Human Resources (HR@Tay.ca).

Application Notes:

• Please reference ‘2025-003’ within the email subject line.
• Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity within your application.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Only applications submitted through email communication will be accepted. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided.

Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used to determine eligibility for potential employment.  Tay Township is an inclusive employer committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible support you may need.