Human Resource Summer Student

Department: Human Resources
Position Type: Student, Full-time (35 hrs./week)
Start Date: May 4, 2026
Location: Essex, Ontario
Posting #: COE-06-26
Posting Opening Date: December 29, 2025
Posting Closing Date: January 23, 2026
 

Who We Are:

The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government providing programs and services to a population of approximately 192,000 residents. The County also provides some shared services with the City of Windsor, reaching approximately 420,000 residents regionally.
The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and most southern County; surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. As one of Ontario’s best kept secrets, Essex County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of the City of Windsor and are just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan. The Corporation offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a work-life balance program and participation in the OMERS pension plan.

Day In The Life:

• Provides clerical support to the HR department
• Research, surveys, various projects as required
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation, filing, Laserfiche
• Provide superior customer service when performing a variety of administrative functions
• Support the recruitment process through scheduling interviews/testing, and ensure timely feedback is provided to all external candidates
• Aid in the preparation for new employee onboarding
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records
• Responsible for general office duties such as booking meetings, organizing stock, printer support, and other office maintenance as required
• The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive

What We Are Looking For:

• A strong interest in or desire to work in the HR field
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Preference given to students enrolled in Human Resources Management or related field
• Must be returning to full-time University or College studies in September 2026

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.

The County of Essex, embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.