Employment Inventory Data Student or Intern

**Division**:
Corporate Strategy & Community Sustainability

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 4 months, May 2025 to August 2025.

Pay Rate: this role pays $21.08 an hour.

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Niagara Region is looking to hire a team of five (5) students/interns to administer the annual Niagara Employment Inventory from May to August 2025.

The student team will collect data on general business characteristics and employee counts to form a comprehensive inventory that serves as an important resource for informing Regional and local municipal policy directions. Employment data collected through this project helps provide a detailed understanding of the current employment landscape within Niagara. The inventory also plays a role in supporting decisions related to population and employment growth, infrastructure investment and the monitoring of economic conditions and trends.

The student team will undertake the collection of employment data through conducting brief in-person, door-to-door interviews with business owners throughout Niagara. Students will primarily compile the inventory results on a handheld mobile device, but will also be required to perform other office duties to support the project.

Students will report to Niagara Regional Headquarters (1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold) throughout the work week, however daily travel will be required within the Niagara region. Students must supply their own vehicle and proof of insurance, and be able to work both outdoors and in an office setting.

The role involves:

- Frequent, direct interaction with the public, representing Niagara Region.
- Walking, travelling and entering data the majority of the time.
- Exposure to inclement weather (ex. heat, rain, etc.).
- The student team travelling together in the same vehicle.

**EDUCATION**:

- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalency (ex. GED).
- Students: Must be currently enrolled in the program
- Interns: Must have graduated within the last 12 months (or will successfully complete prior to starting this position)

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- High degree of computer proficiency in Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Experience working with database management is an asset.
- Experience using web-based and hard copy maps for operational and navigational purposes.

**SKILLS**:

- Ability to collect and manage information efficiently and accurately.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated, confident and responsible.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Comfortable interacting with members of the public frequently on a daily basis.
- Comfortable performing routine and repetitive tasks (ex. data entry).
- Comfortable working in inclement weather.
- Comfortable working in pairs/teams with other students and staff.
- Comfortable working in the field, which requires extended time on your feet and walking.
- Previous related work, co-op or volunteer expe