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Summer Student Positions

The City of Hamilton will be accepting applications for 2025 summer student jobs until March 26, 2025 at 4pm, from students who are enrolled at a secondary or post-secondary institution or institution of higher learning.

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The City of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring for diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals for any full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and summer student jobs.

Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

If you are interested in one of the currently posted opportunities, you can submit your resume online.

Your resume must clearly show us how you meet the requirements for the job
Must include both the Job Title and Job ID Number
We accept resumes for currently posted opportunities only

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

The City of Hamilton is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to fairness and removing barriers to employment so that everyone has equal access to opportunities. When you apply, you will be asked questions designed to collect demographic information about applicants applying for job opportunities at the City. Knowing the demographic background of applicants will assist the City to create an accurate picture of the diversity of our applicants and assist us in responding to creating a more inclusive and representative workforce. Please note that a person may be a member of more than one designated group. Completion of the questions is voluntary and your participation is encouraged. All data collected is treated confidentially. Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to sections 8(1) and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chap. 25. The data and information gathered through this questionnaire will be used to enhance the diversity of the City’s workforce. Any questions regarding the collection of this information may be addressed to: Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 905-546-2424 ext. 8080.

How to apply for

Jobs at the City Online

Once you find the position you're looking for click Apply for Job and follow the instructions to upload your resume and cover letter and complete the questionnaire. Once your application has been submitted:

You will receive an email confirming that we received your application to the email address created during the registration application process.
Due to the high number of applications the City of Hamilton receives, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted after the initial confirmation email.

You can attach your resume and cover letter when completing the application process. Applications or resumes will not be accepted through email.

If you are a foreign-trained professional, we encourage you to have your academic credentials evaluated prior to applying for a job to ensure we can interpret them accurately and compare them to Canadian equivalents.

For information about the evaluation of foreign credentials go to World Education Services (WES).

Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

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Reference & Police Checks

Reference Checks

Police Background Checks

The City of Hamilton recognizes the importance of reference checks as a means of verifying information obtained from the candidate’s application, resume and the interview. We also contact references to collect and clarify other job-related information.

We perform reference checks for all jobs to verify information from your application, resume and interview. We check references for the final candidate as the last step of the application process.

You must provide at least three references who you currently report to or who you have reported to in the past. Exceptions are made depending on the job or volunteer opportunity that you apply for.

You may use references from outside local and national geographic areas.

Letters of reference provided by candidates do not replace a reference check. We have specific questions that we ask your references that are often not answered in your letter of reference.

Choose your references carefully. If the information they provide is not consistent with the information you have provided throughout the application process, you may not receive a job offer.

New employees, students and volunteers are required to provide police background checks depending on the nature of the job. We place a high degree of trust in the integrity of our employees.

There are three types of police background checks:

Police authorities conduct criminal records checks to identify whether or not an individual has a criminal conviction for which a Record Suspension has not been granted, including findings of Guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police authorities conduct Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks to identity whether or not an individual has a criminal file which compiles offence information, including convictions, outstanding warrants, charges and judicial orders.
In addition to the information provided in the Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check, the Vulnerable Sector Check identifies whether or not an individual has a sexual offence recorded in their name in Canada for which a Record Suspension has been granted or issued. This check is only used for individuals seeking employment or volunteer opportunities with children or vulnerable persons, depending on the nature of the job.

You will receive a conditional offer of employment or volunteer opportunity, dependent on a clear background check. Some jobs, such as paramedics, require a background check early in the application process.

If you are asked for a police background check but you do not get one, you will not be considered for jobs or volunteer opportunities with the City of Hamilton.

A vulnerable person is someone who depends on others because of their age, disability, or other circumstances. A vulnerable person is at a greater risk of being harmed by persons in a position of authority or trust.

You need to go to the police service in the municipality where you live to get a police background check.

If you are a resident of Hamilton, including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook and Stoney Creek, you have two options for getting a background check:

Apply online at www.policesolutions.ca
Apply in person at Hamilton Police Service’s Records Business Centre, located at 155 King William Street in Hamilton.

The Hamilton Police Services lists the acceptable pieces of identification that you can use to get your background check. They recommend that you do not apply online if you:

Have lived in Canada for less than one year
Are under 21 years of age
Do not have an established personal credit history, such as credit cards, bank loans or mortgages. A personal credit history is required to authenticate your identification

Results of your background check will be mailed to you, unless you arrange with the Records Business Centre to pick them up. You are responsible for paying for your background check and providing to the City.

Date modified

January 16, 2025