Job Description

Intern

Posting Id 3343 Number of Positions 1 Department Community Services Division Public Works Operations Shift Monday to Friday Rate of Pay $23.45 - $23.45 Hourly Job Length/End Date One year Job Type Temporary Full Time Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy Posting Type Internal and External Posting Date 05/15/2026 Application Deadline 05/29/2026

Reporting to the Manager of Water Wastewater and Roads Operations, this position will support day-to-day operations and office administration, updating standard operating procedures, benchmarking data collection, and coordination of sectional outreach program during City events. The intern will work closely with team members to gain practical experience across a variety of divisional core services provided.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadow multiple positions and train in a variety of operational tasks.
• Assist with maintenance programs, by managing databases, inputting information, reviewing records.
• Assist in clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, organize documents; photocopy, etc. as needed.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials, gathering documentation

Education and Experience

• Community College Diploma in Business Administration, Environmental, Engineering, or related field

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple tasks are a requirement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and creative team player
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups
• Comfortable working outside (fieldwork) on occasion
• Possess your own CSA certified steel toe safety boots for fieldwork
• Possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license

Leadership Competencies

• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change
• Shapes the future

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.