Job Description

• Job ID: 63098
• Job Category: Administrative
• Division & Section: Social Development, Finance & Admin, Business Support
• Work Location: East York Civic Centre -850 Coxwell Avenue
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (4 months)
• Hourly Rate: $21.59 - $23.50
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours Per Week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 23-Mar-2026 to 30-Mar-2026
• Please Note: The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions

Major Responsibilities:

The Program Support Trainee will assist divisional staff with general office duties as it relates to the program area. Duties could include the following:

• Assists with various divisional programs and office functions.
• Assists with collecting data and assembling information packages for various projects/assignments/operations.
• Locates, searches, records, photographs, inputs data, field notes, sketches, etc.
• Travels to various locations and/or attends special events with staff to distribute and provide information and answer general questions.
• Assists with packing, delivering, setting up displays, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Provides information, documents requests/findings for information and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of any post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function (i.e. business, Human Resources, or other relevant field), or an approved combination of education and experience.
2. Experience engaging with the public and providing front-line customer service, responding to inquiries in person, on the telephone, and through email.
3. Experience working in a professional office environment providing administrative support & maintaining accurate records.
4. Experience with computer applications including MS 365 Office Suite.

You must also have:

• • Good understanding of business and Human Resources activities including business planning, relevant legislation/regulations, analyzing trends and data, financing, basic principles of staffing and business operations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and the public.
  • Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of Human Resources legislation as well as business and project management methodologies.
  • Ability to travel to other City work locations as required.

Note: The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

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Accommodation

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