Housing Services Student - Capital Works
Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.
We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.
The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.
Posting ID: 1612
Department: Social Services
Division: Housing Services
Position Type: Student; to be eligible for a student position, the applicant must be enrolled in a secondary school, college, or university programme, in a full-time capacity for the fall semester.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required. This student position is available from early May until the end of August.
Work Location: 138 Wyndham (Old Post Office), Guelph - the County of Wellington is an employer that believes in providing service onsite.
Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 01/31/2025
BASIC FUNCTION
Reporting to the Capital Asset Supervisor, the Capital Works Student is responsible for assisting the Capital Works team with day-to-day operations within assigned building locations in the City of Guelph.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists Capital Works Coordinators with filing and paperwork.
- Ability to provide general administration support to staff working in the housing office, including but not limited to file management, data entry and photocopying.
- Providing support to tenants by addressing inquiries, assistance with maintenance requests, facilitating communication between tenants and Capital Works Coordinators, and ensuring a positive living experience through prompt and effective resolutions.
- Researching projects (i.e. market rent surveys, telephone surveys, special housing projects, etc.).
- Data entry of capital project information into Yardi database systems.
- Organizing and filing maintenance documentation.
- Keeping accurate records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrolment in a high school, college or university and be returning for full time studies.
- Enrolment in an architecture, building science technology, engineering technology or construction management programme is considered an asset.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00 (2025 Student Compensation Grid)
Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.
Vacation: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent.
Parking: Provided; taxable benefit provisions apply.
Mileage: If applicable, as per CRA allowances.
The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.