This was sent in by Councillor Collins
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Date: November 20, 2006
From: Brent Richardson, Recruiter
Employment & Client Services, Human Resources Department
Subject: SUMMER STUDENT HIRING 2007
The Summer Student hiring period is approaching once again for the 2007 season. Process improvements and enhancements have been made from previous years which have proven very effective. These changes included altering the application period from November to January, and convening a single orientation session for all students hired.
What’s New for the 2007 Summer Hiring Season?
All summer applications will be submitted to Human Resources to be logged and categorized by summer positions. As departments begin their summer hiring, applications will be forwarded to the department lead.
City departments will conduct their own screening and interviewing and inform Human Resources which students have been offered summer employment. Names will be cross referenced with the original application to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices and adherence to city employment policies.
There will once again be a mandatory corporate orientation session for summer hires which will provide required information on health and safety, respectful and supportive workplace policies and required conduct, position specific responsibilities, payroll documentation, etc.
Tentative dates have been set and are as follows:
• Orientation for general labourer and office administrative summer positions: Tentatively scheduled for April 28th or 29th
• Orientation for culture and recreation positions: Tentatively scheduled for May 8, 2007.
If students do not attend the orientation session for other than valid reasons (e.g. death in the family etc.) they will forfeit their summer position. It is hoped this change will alleviate substantial operational difficulties experienced in prior years (e.g. locating students, providing follow up orientations, producing manual paycheques).
Frequently Asked Questions
If citizens approach you to inquire about summer job opportunities with the City of Hamilton, the following provides information that may be helpful to you when responding to inquiries concerning Summer Student job opportunities.
When is the Application Deadline?
All students seeking summer employment must apply to the Human Resources Department commencing November 27, 2006 and submit no later than January 26, 2007. Summer positions will be advertised in the Hamilton Spectator, the City of Hamilton Website and the Municipal Service Centres.
Applications will not be mailed out and students are required to apply by the deadline. Late applications will only be considered if we cannot meet our staffing needs from within the group that applied prior to the deadline.
Students who were employed during the previous summer and received a favourable performance appraisal are given preference for rehire prior to new student hiring. All students must present valid student identification or produce a letter from their school confirming enrolment, and attest to the fact that they will be returning to school in the Fall.
Application Locations:
Applications will be available for pick-up and submission at all area Municipal Service Centres and at the Human Resources Department, Standard Life Centre, 120 King Street West, 9th floor. The ad copy will also appear on our Website:
http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton...ties/SummerStudentEmploymentOpportunities.htm
When will students be notified/offered a summer position?
Staff may start contacting students for interviews as early as March and will continue to do so through April, May and June 2007.
When do students commence work?
Students working in the general labourer capacity often commence work in late April or early May and continue to work until the first week in September. Students in Culture and Recreation have a shorter work period from late June to late August.
Can you (my Councillor) get me/my child a job?
Elected officials, appointed officers or employees of the City are prohibited from influencing the hiring process. The Employment of Relatives Policy is currently in effect, copy attached.
Who can I call for more information about summer employment opportunities?
Please invite anyone requiring further information to contact 546-CITY from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or Human Resources at (905) 546-4462, Option 0.
Brent Richardson, Recruiter
Employment & Client Services
Human Resources Department
905-546-2424 ext 2445
____________________________________________________________
Date: November 20, 2006
From: Brent Richardson, Recruiter
Employment & Client Services, Human Resources Department
Subject: SUMMER STUDENT HIRING 2007
The Summer Student hiring period is approaching once again for the 2007 season. Process improvements and enhancements have been made from previous years which have proven very effective. These changes included altering the application period from November to January, and convening a single orientation session for all students hired.
What’s New for the 2007 Summer Hiring Season?
All summer applications will be submitted to Human Resources to be logged and categorized by summer positions. As departments begin their summer hiring, applications will be forwarded to the department lead.
City departments will conduct their own screening and interviewing and inform Human Resources which students have been offered summer employment. Names will be cross referenced with the original application to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices and adherence to city employment policies.
There will once again be a mandatory corporate orientation session for summer hires which will provide required information on health and safety, respectful and supportive workplace policies and required conduct, position specific responsibilities, payroll documentation, etc.
Tentative dates have been set and are as follows:
• Orientation for general labourer and office administrative summer positions: Tentatively scheduled for April 28th or 29th
• Orientation for culture and recreation positions: Tentatively scheduled for May 8, 2007.
If students do not attend the orientation session for other than valid reasons (e.g. death in the family etc.) they will forfeit their summer position. It is hoped this change will alleviate substantial operational difficulties experienced in prior years (e.g. locating students, providing follow up orientations, producing manual paycheques).
Frequently Asked Questions
If citizens approach you to inquire about summer job opportunities with the City of Hamilton, the following provides information that may be helpful to you when responding to inquiries concerning Summer Student job opportunities.
When is the Application Deadline?
All students seeking summer employment must apply to the Human Resources Department commencing November 27, 2006 and submit no later than January 26, 2007. Summer positions will be advertised in the Hamilton Spectator, the City of Hamilton Website and the Municipal Service Centres.
Applications will not be mailed out and students are required to apply by the deadline. Late applications will only be considered if we cannot meet our staffing needs from within the group that applied prior to the deadline.
Students who were employed during the previous summer and received a favourable performance appraisal are given preference for rehire prior to new student hiring. All students must present valid student identification or produce a letter from their school confirming enrolment, and attest to the fact that they will be returning to school in the Fall.
Application Locations:
Applications will be available for pick-up and submission at all area Municipal Service Centres and at the Human Resources Department, Standard Life Centre, 120 King Street West, 9th floor. The ad copy will also appear on our Website:
http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton...ties/SummerStudentEmploymentOpportunities.htm
When will students be notified/offered a summer position?
Staff may start contacting students for interviews as early as March and will continue to do so through April, May and June 2007.
When do students commence work?
Students working in the general labourer capacity often commence work in late April or early May and continue to work until the first week in September. Students in Culture and Recreation have a shorter work period from late June to late August.
Can you (my Councillor) get me/my child a job?
Elected officials, appointed officers or employees of the City are prohibited from influencing the hiring process. The Employment of Relatives Policy is currently in effect, copy attached.
Who can I call for more information about summer employment opportunities?
Please invite anyone requiring further information to contact 546-CITY from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or Human Resources at (905) 546-4462, Option 0.
Brent Richardson, Recruiter
Employment & Client Services
Human Resources Department
905-546-2424 ext 2445