2026 Summer Student Program

2026 Summer Student Program

Program Length: May 4, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Pay: $17.89 per hour

Work mode: Onsite and Hybrid work modes (vary based on position)

Hours of work: Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (Note: Some Labour Support roles may require evening or weekend shifts)

**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**

As a Peel Summer Student, you’ll have a safe workplace where you can be your best self. We’ll welcome and support you, and your work will keep you energized and engaged.  Get to know the world of government, you never know where it could take you!  Check out Frank's Story:

Exciting Opportunities Await You:

• Acquire valuable work experience
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Share your innovative ideas and perspectives
• Develop and expand your skillset
• Collaborate with leaders and peers

Work Term & Compensation:

• A competitive hourly wage
• Consistent income from May 4 to August 28, 2026
• Biweekly paychecks
• Vacation pay as a percentage of income earned 
• The option to join OMERS

Key Dates (Approximate):

• January 30, 2026: Job posting closes
• February 2026: Screening and interviews (returning students are exempt from interviews)
• March/April 2026: Offers and onboarding packages sent via email
• May 4, 2026: Start date
• August 28, 2026: End date

Opportunities: We have two (2) streams for you to choose from - Administrative Support and Labour Support. 

1. Administrative Support

Here's some examples of tasks you may expect:

• Interact with internal departments, and external stakeholders
• Job shadow staff to learn more about your career goals
• Help manage general phone lines and action requests or direct calls
• Call clients on behalf of colleagues, scheduling of appointments
• Write correspondence to external agencies, clients or vendors
• Work with colleagues on day-to-day tasks and special projects

2.  Labour Support

Here's some examples of tasks you may expect:

• Greet customers, provide excellent service
• Work at various centres across the Region including community recycling centres, road operations, and housing communities.
• Maintain and clean heavy equipment, light vehicles, and garbage compactor equipment
• Provide traffic control
• Help with landscaping, mowing, gardening, painting and litter pickup
• Load and unload supplies and equipment

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in office work, labor roles, or volunteering is an asset.
• Familiarity with manual and power tools is an asset

How to Apply:

1. Create a profile and complete the online application for this position.
2. Ensure all questions in the application are answered.

What to Expect After Applying:

• You’ll receive an email confirmation once your application is successfully submitted.
• You’ll receive an invitation to complete a MSForms questionnaire.  
• Additional updates regarding hiring decisions will be communicated via email. Ensure your email address is accurate.
• Check both your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly for messages from us.
• While we aim to align candidates with their preferred roles, placements cannot be guaranteed. 

Location: 

 Administrative Support Roles: Work arrangements may be onsite or hybrid, depending on business needs. The frequency of onsite work is determined by operational requirements, with a minimum of two days per week on-site. For hybrid roles, your work location must be within Ontario.

Labour Support Roles: These positions are onsite and may require reporting to multiple locations across the Peel Region.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.  

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.