Summer Students – Various Positions

Job Title: Summer Student – Various roles
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time; 35 hour work-week, 8:30am -4:30pm
Hourly Wage: $19.20

About Us:

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is responsible for the delivery of Ontario Works, Early Years Services, Housing Services, and Paramedic Services.

Mission: Helping people, building lives, and strengthening community
Vision: A fully engaged community where everyone is valued, respected, and recognized
Values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation

About the Opportunity

The Social Services Summer Student Employment Program is hiring Summer Students for placement in one of the following areas: Kids Being Kids Early Years Program, Housing Division, Human Resources, and Finance. Placement will be determined based on organizational needs, education, and student interest.

Role-Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Kids Being Kids – Early Years Program

• Assist in developing and delivering engaging recreational and learning activities
• Support children in a positive, inclusive, and safe environment
• Assist with food preparation and safe food handling, as required

Human Resources

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Assist with employee records, data entry, and administrative support
• Contribute to the overall efficiency of HR operations

Finance

• Assist with general financial and accounting tasks
• Support record-keeping, data entry, budget tracking, and financial reporting

Housing Services

• Provide administrative and program support to Housing Services staff
• Assist with filing, data entry, and general office support

General Responsibilities (All Roles)

• Assist with corporate event planning and coordination
• Perform general administrative duties including filing, typing, email correspondence, and office support
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Fields of Study

Open to students currently enrolled in or pursuing education in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Social Services
• Child and Youth Worker
• Early Childhood Education
• Business or Office Administration
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Building Trades
• Architecture or Architectural Technology
• Other related fields
• Full-time students from the previous academic year who are returning to full-time studies in the next academic year
• Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset

How to Apply

• Email your resume to recruitment@socialservices-ssmd.ca
• Subject line: “Summer Student Application”
• Returning students should use the subject line: “Returning Summer Student Application”

Date Posted: February 4, 2026

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

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