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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.