IT Student - Business Applications and AI (Contract)

Position Details

• Location: Orillia
• Hourly Rate: $20.24
• Hours of Work: Up to 35 hours per week
• Employment Type: Casual
• Contract Type: Contract
• Engagement Type: Student / Internship
• Department: Corporate Services
• Work Location: Hybrid (work from home up to two days per week)
• Closing Date: 2026-10-23 at noon

Job Description

The City of Orillia has an exciting opportunity for a University Student or a recent graduate in Information Technology (IT) or Business who will work directly with the Manager of Information Technology Services in the Business Development, Tourism and Modernization Division of the Corporate Services Department.

The emphasis for this position is to use modern technology such as the Microsoft Power Suite, AI tools, etc. to improve and automate business processes and solve business problems.

The position offers the opportunity to work across all disciplines within Information Technology and all municipal departments, building a network of vendor and municipal contacts.

The City of Orillia does not use Artificial Intelligence in the hiring process. All applications are reviewed personally by the appropriate Department/Division. This recruitment is to fill a seasonal/contract position.

Duties

• Perform research, make recommendations and converse with experts on a wide range of Information Technology topics including leveraging Office 365 for new and innovative business processes.
• Build no-code/low-code tools using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint lists or internal ERP workflow tools to streamline business processes.
• Maintain the City’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank and update AI Guidelines and reports.
• Write briefs, prepare business cases and perform presentations to the Senior Management team regarding recommendations on future IT strategy, products and approaches.
• Gather business requirements and document existing business processes. Liaise with other municipalities to determine best practices.
• Work with other Business Units to optimize and automate business processes using Business Process Optimization techniques.
• Design custom reports and perform business analysis using tools such as SQL queries, Group Policies, PowerShell scripts and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for business decision-making and data cleansing/migration.
• Perform Project Management Tasks including documentation of requirements, and installation of new equipment and software.
• Work as a member of the I.T. team to provide technical support to the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a University program in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Science, Computer Engineering Technology, or Business with a keen interest in information technology.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word. Familiarity with other Microsoft products such as Teams, SharePoint, and the Power Suite is an asset.
• Artificial intelligence knowledge or completion of AI courses is an asset.
• Knowledge of research and forecasting techniques.
• Exceptional attention to detail, writing, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Experience charting workflows and flowcharts for process improvement.
• Must possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a current and acceptable Criminal Record Check, at their expense, prior to employment commencement.

Working Conditions and Compensation

Compensation is $20.24 per hour for up to 35 hours per week, with flexibility based on the candidate’s availability during the contract period of approximately four months. The position provides the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application online by October 23, 2026 at noon.

Accommodation

The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to participate fully and equally during recruitment and selection.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used for candidate selection.