Job opportunity

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of

Business and Tourism Student

Community Services department

(contract dates: May 4, 2026, to August 28, 2026)

Position description

The Town is seeking a Business and Tourism Student to work with the Economic Development and Culture office to develop, implement, and support a variety of initiatives intended to strengthen Orangeville’s business community and tourism sector.

Responsibilities include assisting in the research and creation of engaging content, itineraries, and tours throughout the community to promote the Town’s tourism drivers; participating in community events and initiatives to promote Orangeville as a tourism destination; supporting outreach to businesses to update directory information and provide resources; assisting with marketing and promotional activities required to attract visitors and businesses to Orangeville; researching and analyzing data, market trends and key performance indicators; and general administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program at senior level with a focus on business, tourism, marketing, communications, history, or related field.
• Valid Ontario Class G license and access to vehicle for community engagement activities and events.
• Six (6) months of customer oriented, public-facing work experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills.

Hourly Rate: $24.59 to $26.60 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• To be eligible for this job, students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Students may be asked to provide proof of enrolment.
• All student interviews are expected to be scheduled in February 2026. We will work within the Winter 2026 reading weeks advertised by Ontario post-secondary institutions; however, please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate every school schedule. Virtual interview formats are available.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval and thus may be subject to change. 

Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 12 p.m. on January 30, 2026. Applications may be submitted online, at orangeville.ca/jobs or in person at Town Hall on 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including police record checks, may be required as part of the hiring process for certain employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a police record check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police record checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of police record check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.

The Town of Orangeville recruitment software has applicant tracking capabilities, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess applications.

Questions about this posting?

Human Resources, Town of Orangeville

Email: hr@orangeville.ca

Phone: 519-941-0440 ext. 7304