Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.
We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.
The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.
Posting ID: 2474 - this recruitment is for an existing vacancy
Department: Office of the CAO
Division: Information Technology
Position Type: Student; to be eligible for a student position, the applicant must be enrolled in a secondary school, college, or university programme, in a full-time capacity for the fall semester.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required. This student position is available from early May until the end of August.
Work Location: 21 Douglas Street, Guelph; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.
Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 08/02/2026
Reporting to the Information Technology (IT) Operations Manager, the County of Wellington has an opening for a co-op student within the IT division of the Office of the CAO. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced developers to assist with the development and support of our in house developed applications and reports.
Under the supervision of the IT Operations Manager, the IT Developer Co-op Student has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Researches, develops and implements modifications to existing systems according to the established standards.
- Writes unit tests for existing and new systems.
- Provides technical support.
- Performs technical analysis work including development, problem resolution and root cause analysis across multiple products and platforms.
- Recommends solutions to enhance the automation and efficiency of operations and/or reduce costs.
- Works in partnership with all members of the IT team in the development, implementation and testing of systems.
- Prepares and maintains high quality technical documentation according to the department standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Currently enrolled in University or College co-op programme in a full time capacity, preferably in a Computer Science programme.
- Experience in application support, software and database development is required.
- Experience using C#/VB.net and SQL Server is required.
- Experience with SQL Reporting Services, Crystal Reports and JD Edwards Enterprise One are definite assets.
- Familiarity with MSTest is an asset.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps is an asset.
- Working knowledge of configuring hardware and peripherals.
- Knowledge of current Microsoft Office products.
Pay Range: $35.51- $45.66 (2026 Student Compensation Grid)
Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.
Vacation: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent.
Parking: Provided; taxable benefit provisions apply.
Mileage: If applicable, as per CRA allowances.
The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.
