Electronic Document Management Clerk - Summer Student

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area.

Job Details

The Electronic Document Management Clerk will provide clerical support to the Housing Services team within the Social Services Division.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience normally associated with college or university student.  Must be confident in navigating new software. Must be able to learn advanced tools in database management, Microsoft Word, able to independently research and troubleshoot accessible document errors and able to maintain focus and high quality of work in a repetitive workflow environment.

Must have good communication skills, able to work as part of a team in a virtual environment on Microsoft Teams. Must be able to work at assigned tasks independently and seek assistance when required. Must have effective organizational skills to maintain an electronic document management system.

This is a temporary full-time position from May 2026 to August 2026.

Salary

$19.98/Hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter quoting file number 26-T-22 no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 13, 2026, to: recruiting@peterborough.ca

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require an accommodation.

The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. We thank you for your application but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.