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Summer Student Employment Opportunities - 2010                      Information Required Upon Hire

REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE

MANDATORY ORIENTATION SESSIONS - RETURNING AND NEW HIRES

Upon hire, you will be notified of the date and time of the mandatory orientation session. If you DO NOT ATTEND the mandatory orientation session, you will FORFEIT your summer student position

HANDOUTS REQUIRED FOR THE SUMMER STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSIONS

What you need to print and bring with you:

The following material will be reviewed with you at the summer student orientation session and it is your responsibility to ensure you have a copy with you on the day of your orientation session:

Note - Please ensure that you read through both handouts prior to the orientation session.

It Starts With You – Creating & Maintaining a Respectful and Supportive Workplace

Corporate Health, Safety and Wellness Program

With regards to the following material, it is your responsibility to review prior to your orientation session and make notation of any questions you may have.  You will be given the opportunity to ask your questions at the session.

Code of Conduct Policy

Employees Holding More Than One Part Time Position Procedure

My HR Info Quick Reference Guide

Computer and Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Summary of Employee Responsibilities in Corporate Procedures

Direct Deposit Information Sheet

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF YOUR SUMMER STUDENT ORIENTATION SESSION

If you are rehired as a returning summer student or hired as a new summer student, you will be required to have the following documentation with you when completing the necessary payroll forms. If you are missing any piece, there will be a delay in your first pay.

  • Proof of full time study enrolment in a secondary or post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning
  • Cheque marked “VOID” or a Direct Deposit form completed by your financial institution
  • Valid Social Insurance Card
  • Position specific documentation, such as driver’s license, first aide certificate, etc. These requirements will be noted clearly in the job category and/or brought to your attention at time of interview.
  • Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening) for positions requiring a check. This requirement will be noted clearly in the job category and/or will be brought to your attention at time of interview.

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION AND PERTINENT INFORMATION

Current Student Identification(one of the following)

  • Student ID card
  • Letter of Application  from university/college
  • Letter of Acceptance from university/college

Banking Information

  • Transit Number (5 digits)
  • Bank Number (3 digits)
  • Bank Account Number

This information can be found on a cheque. If you do not have a cheque, please contact your bank for the information stated above. This information cannot be found on your banking card and cannot always be found in your bank book.

Social Insurance Card

  • Due to requirements set by Human Resources Development Canada, you must present the actual card. Please ensure you bring your Social Insurance Card when completing the payroll forms. If you have misplaced your card, please contact your nearest Employment Office immediately for a replacement card. If the replacement card will not be ready in time for the orientation, we will accept the receipt from the Employment Office.

Driver's Licence

  • You will be completing a consent form from the Ministry of Transportation giving the City of Hamilton consent to collect Driver’s Abstract Information in the event that you will be driving a City owned vehicle.

Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)

  • For positions requiring a Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening), you will need to provide a current check (original). This is done at your own expense prior to beginning work Note: for information on checks please visit the Hamilton Police Services.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

If you are rehired as a returning summer student or hired as a new summer student, you will be expected to meet and agree to the following conditions of employment. You will be asked to sign off on the following conditions of employment confirming that you meet and agree to all. This will be done when completing the necessary payroll forms.

  • I understand that there is a maximum of four summer student terms with the City of Hamilton when in a General Labourer or Administrative/Office position. A summer student position in Recreation (i.e. Playlot Leaders, Camp Counsellors, Youth Leaders, Special Needs Counsellors and Summer Supervisors) is unlimited, providing all criteria are met and that I am full-time student. I also understand that a partial summer student term will constitute as a full summer work term and will be counted as a full summer term.

  • I understand that if I am being hired in the capacity of a “Special Project Summer Student” I will not be considered a returning summer student for the 2011 summer recruitment. If I am interested in summer employment in 2011, I will have to complete a New Summer Student Application and will once again be considered a new applicant.

  • I understand that at time of hire, if I am working a part-time position with the City of Hamilton, I will not be able to hold both my part-time position and the temporary full-time summer student position. I understand and agree that I will have to make appropriate arrangements with my current supervisor regarding a leave or termination of my current part-time position.

  • I understand that I am not eligible to apply for internal job postings.

  • At time of application, I was enrolled in full-time studies for the 2009/2010 school year.

  • I fully intend to return to school, on a full-time basis, in the fall of 2010.

  • I am expected to fulfill my commitment to complete the term of summer employment.

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