Summer Student - Customer Service Representative at The Corporation of the City of Sarnia

Summer Student – Customer Service Representative

Job Status: Full -time Student

Division: Corporate Services

Department: Customer Service

Union: CUPE 3690

Salary: $20.40 - $22.40

Vacancies: Up to 1

Closing Date: February 1, 2026

About The City Of Sarnia

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

The Role

You will work as part of the Customer Service team at City Hall and be responsible for administrative tasks, including working with the public to answer inquiries, accepting and processing payments, balancing daily cash receipts, processing revenue and deposits, and other duties as assigned. This position will also work on projects that support improved efficiency within the department.

The Candidate

We are seeking a student with excellent demonstrated public relations and customer service skills as you work closely with the citizens of Sarnia.

Term

Please note that the anticipated term of employment will be:

• May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026
  
  

Successful candidates will be expected to be available for the full duration of the employment term.

Mandatory Orientation

Additionally, all student employees must be available to attend mandatory orientation, which will be scheduled as follows:

• Monday, May 4, 2026
  
  

Requirements

• Completed one-year of an Office Administration college program
  
  

Hours of Work

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  
  

Why Work With Us

It’s an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism will be highly valued.

For temporary employees, the City offers competitive salaries, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.

Please note this recruitment is for existing vacancies.