Co-ops and Internships
The City of Welland offers co-op placements throughout the year, allowing students to develop, refine, and expand their career skills and experiences through municipal operations.
Welland is rapidly growing and needs future leaders and challenge seekers to pave the way for municipal expansion. Students can see their work contribute to the ripples of change in Welland and realize how valuable their function is for the city.
What’s in it for you?
- Hands-on experience in a department and detailed knowledge of municipal operations.
- Establishing working relationships with key organizations, members of council, and specialists in the field.
- Potential opportunities to work on passion projects that will benefit Welland’s residents.
- Opening doors for full-time positions within the city.
- Opportunity to spend one-on-one time shadowing a supervisor.
- Leveraging tasks to develop skills and receiving training in areas of interest.
- Being a valued member of the City of Welland.
From organizing recreational events to planning city infrastructure, supporting financial operations to creatively communicating with the community, the City of Welland has many departments where you can learn and thrive. Already having an established relationship with many levels of the education system, we strive to create a learning environment that enhances the students' experience further. With more career opportunities entering the job pool and the City needing more innovation-minded and passionate individuals, you have a place here and support for your career goals and aspirations.
We’re ready when you are.
Where you can work
- Welland City Hall
- Welland Community Centre
- Welland International Flat Water Centre (WIFC)
Testimonials
“I am very grateful to have worked at the City of Welland. My co-op was an excellent learning experience and opened my eyes to the work that goes into running a municipality. One of my favourite parts of the job was going into the field to see City infrastructure, which allowed me to gain a new perspective. I also enjoyed the positive work environment and was able to foster my curiosity through asking questions.”
“With all the events, festivals, and community initiatives happening during the summer, working for the City has been an adventurous and exciting journey. I’ve had the opportunity to dive into every aspect of communication here at the City of Welland. From media releases to producing a podcast episode, the potential to learn new skills or mediums of communication were limitless. One of my favourite projects I had this term was being able to watch and promote the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games on our City of Welland social media platforms.”
“I had an extraordinary internship experience at the City of Welland. The workplace culture at the City is very inclusive, supportive, and celebratory, which helped me to learn and grow immensely. Throughout my term, I had several opportunities to network with other City staff. The experience changed my perspective towards policy making and provoked an interest in health policy making and analysis. I would highly recommend students to consider the co-op opportunities at the City of Welland for an enriching work experience.”
“Working with the City of Welland, as a festival and events co-op student, I have had the chance to apply academic skills in a professional environment. I got to work alongside amazing co-workers, supervisors, and different departments within the City of Welland. I enjoyed contributing to the planning process for the events and festivals over the summer; as well as seeing the value and payoff in people attending and enjoying these city events! It was great seeing, meeting, and working with the residents and employees in Welland. Thank you for a great summer!”
Contact
- Human Resources
- Civic Square,
60 East Main St., Welland, ON L3B 3X4 - 905-735-1700 x2271
- 905-734-7608
- hr@welland.ca