Intern, Community Development (September – December 2026)
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Position Type: Co-op/Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Closing Date: July 10, 2026 Union: Non Union Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Type of Vacancy Existing Vacancy Hours of Work 35 hours per week Hourly Rate $22 per hour Contract Length 4 months (September – December 2026) Department Recreation, Community & Culture Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington ON (Tansley Woods). Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month. Position Overview The Community Development Intern supports the Community Development team in planning, coordinating, and evaluating community development initiatives that strengthen neighbourhood connections. This internship provides hands-on experience in municipal community development, community engagement and partnership work, as well as project support related to Recreation, Community and Culture priorities. Responsibilities Support community engagement activities (e.g., outreach, event/meeting logistics, note-taking, follow-up and documentation). Assist with research and environmental scans related to community needs, best practices and emerging trends. Contribute to the development of communication and engagement materials. Support data collection, tracking and reporting for projects, including basic analysis and dashboard/summary preparation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate activities and maintain strong working relationships. Provide general administrative support as required. Note: Responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the department and organization, offering opportunities to learn and grow. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will have Post-secondary student or recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of Public Administration/ Political Science, Recreation, Communications, Social and Community Development and/or a related field. Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating with others in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in technology such as Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint. Experience with GIS an asset. Analytical skills to interpret data and prepare reports. Customer-focused, proactive, and eager to learn. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Experience with community engagement and knowledge of IAP2 continuum is considered an asset. Reliable and able to handle confidential information with professionalism. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
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Intern, Community Development (September – December 2026)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type: Co-op/Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Closing Date: July 10, 2026 Union: Non Union Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Type of Vacancy Existing Vacancy Hours of Work 35 hours per week Hourly Rate $22 per hour Contract Length 4 months (September – December 2026) Department Recreation, Community & Culture Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington ON (Tansley Woods). Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month. Position Overview The Community Development Intern supports the Community Development team in planning, coordinating, and evaluating community development initiatives that strengthen neighbourhood connections. This internship provides hands-on experience in municipal community development, community engagement and partnership work, as well as project support related to Recreation, Community and Culture priorities. Responsibilities Support community engagement activities (e.g., outreach, event/meeting logistics, note-taking, follow-up and documentation). Assist with research and environmental scans related to community needs, best practices and emerging trends. Contribute to the development of communication and engagement materials. Support data collection, tracking and reporting for projects, including basic analysis and dashboard/summary preparation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate activities and maintain strong working relationships. Provide general administrative support as required. Note: Responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the department and organization, offering opportunities to learn and grow. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will have Post-secondary student or recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of Public Administration/ Political Science, Recreation, Communications, Social and Community Development and/or a related field. Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating with others in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in technology such as Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint. Experience with GIS an asset. Analytical skills to interpret data and prepare reports. Customer-focused, proactive, and eager to learn. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Experience with community engagement and knowledge of IAP2 continuum is considered an asset. Reliable and able to handle confidential information with professionalism. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.