Post Secondary Summer Work Placements

City Of Kenora

Various City Departments

Post-Secondary Student Job Posting

The City of Kenora is looking for Post-Secondary Work Placements this summer for various city areas!

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of professionals who work hard to ensure the best possible experience for all of our residents and visitors. We take a lot of pride in what we do, and we want you to join us in working together to make our great public services even better. Applicants must be a full-time student in the 2025-26 school year at a College, University, or other educational institution and be returning to school full-time for the 2026-2027 academic year. If successful, proof of school attendance will be required.

This placement is a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a municipal setting while exploring a wide range of public services. You’ll see how your field of study comes to life in a real-world environment, learn from a supportive team of experienced professionals, and gain practical insight into how your academic learning applies in a real-world setting. The placement is designed to be flexible, allowing a supervisor to support your professional goals. 

Most positions are approximately 15 weeks duration, from May until end of August.

Placements will be available in various areas within the City including but not limited to:

Engineering

GIS

Facilities

Planning and Building

Human Resources

Finance

Corporate Services

If you are currently enrolled in any of these educational pathways and are looking to gain career related experience, we encourage you to apply!

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.