Summer Program Assistant

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 Summer Program Assistant. Tay Township proudly offers students a hands-on learning environment based on variety, development, and mentorship.

Reporting to the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facility Services, the Summer Program Assistant provides support and assistance in the planning, promotion and coordination of Tay Township Day Camp and recreation children’s programming. This position also provides administrative and customer service support to the Operational Services department from the start of the employment period until the Day Camp program begins.

Qualifications 

• Active enrollment in post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution; enrollment in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child and Youth Worker, Recreation, or another relevant discipline, at an accredited educational institution, is considered an asset.
• 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.
• Class ‘G’ or ‘G2’ driver’s licence in good standing.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification in good standing.
• Demonstrates the confidence and ability to make decisions independently and in the best interests of the participants; resolves problems and conflicts effectively as they arise.
• 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 $19.75 per hour with a regular workweek of generally 35 to 42 hours per week; subject to variable hours of work.

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 ‘2025-006’ 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.