Co-op Student - Employment Surveyor
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career.
We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.
Posting ID: 4102
Department: The CAO's Office
Division: Strategic Initiatives & Government Relations
Pay Range: $20.11 - $23.28
Job Type: Co-op Student
Contract Duration: 4 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Office of the Chair)
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: March 26, 2025
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).
This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school’s co-op department.
Job Summary
Halton Region will be conducting its annual Employment Survey to collect important data on employment and economic activities across the region. We are looking for energetic, motivated, and well-organized individuals who are confident in speaking with members of the public and business owners to join our Employment Survey team as an Employment Surveyor. Together, the team will actively liaise with local business communities and owners in Halton to gather business and employment related data that will inform and support on-going monitoring, planning, and economic development in Halton Region.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work individually and as part of a team to survey places of employment located in commercial, industrial, institutional and mixed-use areas throughout Halton Region
- Liaise with local business communities and owners to collect place-of-employment data on the number of employees, business information, and employment activities
- Accurately collect and record data into the Employment Survey database
- Conduct interviews with business owners, including in-person site visits of business locations throughout Halton Region
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with little supervision
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program for Planning or a related field, on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).
Preferred
- Experience in customer service
- Experience in data entry and databases
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
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As a member of the Employment Survey team, the Planning Employment Surveyor will be tasked with surveying places of employment throughout Halton Region in-person and/or remotely. As such, the role involves a mix of working in the field and/or in an office or work-at-home setting.
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Travel will be required, incumbent must provide their own transportation. The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
