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The County of Oxford will be accepting electronic applications during the month of December for summer student positions. Summer employment opportunities begin in May, 2020, and last until the end of August, 2020. Please read the requirements below and send completed applications to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

To apply for any summer student positions, you must be:

  • Legally able to work in Canada
  • Currently enrolled in full-time studies in a post-secondary program
  • Returning to a full-time post-secondary program in the fall of 2020.

Returning Students

If you are a student who previously worked for Oxford County and still meet the criteria above, please send an email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca with the following information:

  • Your first and last name
  • The department that you worked in and the name of your previous supervisor
  • If applicable - Do you still have an acceptable driver’s abstract?
  • Are you interested in returning to the same position you previously had?

Returning students will receive a follow up email from Human Resources.

Available Departments

There are a variety of Departments who are looking to hire summer students for 2020, so please read the below carefully and only apply for the positions that are of interest to you.

Administration

Public Works: Transportation Administration Summer Student or Co-op (4 Months)
 Wage: $16/hr

  • Shifts: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Located in Woodstock
  • G Licence required (and a clean driving record)
  • Qualifications: Enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in Transportation or related subject, and returning to full-time post-secondary in the fall.
  • Job duties: Providing support for Transportation (Roads) operations projects, such as asphalt crack sealing, trail corridor fencing, and phragmites control program. GPS surveying of road and storm infrastructure. Traffic counts, data management, coordination of traffic signal repair, and other duties as assigned. Working indoors and outdoors.

Public Works : Facilities Administration Co-op
 Wage: $18/hr

  • Shifts: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm,
    May 2020 – August 2020
  • Located in Woodstock
  • G Licence required (and a clean driver’s abstract)
  • Qualifications: Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Facilities Management or related discipline.
  • Job duties: Assisting with the overall management of County owned facilities and properties. A solid understanding of building components and systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office including excel is required. Working indoors and outdoors.

Note: Shift schedules may vary due to business requirements.

Woodingford Lodge (Long Term Care Home)

Personal Support Worker Student - Wage: $21.20/hr

  • Shifts: Must be able to work days, afternoon, and nights, Monday through Sunday.
  • Valid licence and personal vehicle required to travel to all 3 Woodingford Lodge locations (Woodstock, Ingersoll, and Tillsonburg).
  • Qualifications: Candidates who have hands on health care experience and are completing their first year as an RPN student or their second year as an RN student are welcome to apply.
  • Job duties: Providing personal care and support to residents, and possessing the ability and passion to support person and family centered care.

How to apply

We are still accepting student resumes for the posted positions, until Friday, January 31st at 4:00pm. Students who meet the criteria above are welcome to send their resume to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please ensure your resume has your correct contact information, and the title of your email reads “Summer Student Application for (Selected Position)”. Students are welcome to apply for more than one position in the same email. Additional positions will be posted if they become available. If you are applying for a position that has a driver’s licence requirement, please include in the body of your email which licence you have, and if you have a clean driver’s abstract.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources.

Oxford County is taking steps to support our community's response to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) and measures taken by Southwestern Public Health. We are monitoring our operations daily to ensure we are taking the right actions to protect our residents, employees and visitors. Get updates at www.oxfordcounty.ca/COVID-19

About Oxford County

Oxford County represents the best of both worlds: urban communities full of life, entertainment, and commerce; and, rural areas that are rich in natural resources, history, and farming communities. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Oxford County is home to several thriving communities. As a highly accessible location, with first-rate transportation routes, Oxford is home to eight area municipalities that are fit for your business and your life. Learn more.

How to apply

Interested persons may submit their resumes for posted positions by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. We do not keep resumes on file.

Contact

Human Resources
hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Oxford County
21 Reeve Street, P.O. Box 1614
Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 7Y3
1-800-755-0394