Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke Summer Student Employment Program (KSSEP)

Scroll to the bottom of the page for the 2026 Summer Job List.
Full job description and application information can be found on KSSEP Jobs page.
Please ensure that you filled out the Student Online Registration Form before applying. May 15, 2026 is the Student Deadline!

 

The Kahnawà:ke Summer Student Employment Program (KSSEP) is one of Tewatohnhi’saktha’s most popular programs.  Each spring organizations and businesses seek out the talent pool of our ambitious students to provide a valuable summer work experience. On average, 60-70 Kahnawake students find employment and many find work for the very first time under the KSSEP. The program kicks off in March, the highly awaited KSSEP job listing is posted in mid-April and jobs wrap up in August each year.

The Kahnawà:ke Education Center & Tewatohnhi’saktha’s partner to provide the core funding for the program. Funding is used for communication and promotions of the program while a large majority of funding is allocated to student wages and MERCs. The hourly wage rates are linked to level of education. High school wage rates are based on the current minimum wage while increases are seen for CEGEP and University level students. We’ve implemented a “Selective Recruitment Initiative” where students are encouraged to seek out the employer that best relates to their future employment goals in order to build networks and skills for their future career.

Over the many, many years that the KSSEP has been offered in the community, we seen our students move on to become highly skilled professionals, managers, teachers, and leaders!

Eligible students MUST be one of the following as of this year 2026:

  • Full-time high school student returning to high school in September
  • High school graduate entering a full-time post-secondary institute in September
  • High School graduate entering a Vocational Institution in September
  • Full-time college/CEGEP student returning to full-time studies in September
  • Full-time university student returning to full-time studies in September
  • University graduate of this year
  • Adult education graduate of this year attending full-time post-secondary studies in September

For more information, please contact the Workforce Development Program Manager at 450-638-4280

Sample Documents 

Sample Documents For Employers
Fillable Job Description Form for Employers
Fillable Workplan Form for Employers

Employers must download and fill out the forms on their computer.

Sample Documents For Students

Sample Resume for Students (Google Drive Link)
Sample Letter of Intent for Students (Cover Letter) (Google Drive Link) 

These are links to a Google Drive folder, you will need to login into your Google Account to access.
In order to edit sample files for your own use, either select File and then click on “Make a Copy” to save a version into your personal Google Drive, or click on Download and select your preferred file format.
Please do not request edit access. 

Selective Recruitment Initiative Letter for Students 2026 (PDF)

 

 

KSSEP Summer Job List – 2026

Full job description and application information can be found on KSSEP Jobs page.
Please ensure that you filled out the Student Online Registration Form before applying.

 

A/B – High School

Employer Job Title Positions Contact Open Deadline
Step by Step Child
and Family Center
Classroom Assistant 3 Natasha Meloche   29-May
           
Patton’s Glen Par 3 Golf Club Assistant Groundskeeper 1 Charles Patton Open 19-Jun
Tota Ma’s Café Barista 1 Wathahi:ne Kirby   12-Jun
Iontonhontsasheronni Delormier
Landscape & Design
Landscape Labourer 2 Karennaienhne Delormier Open 12-Jun
Dairy King Cashier / Worker 2 Keith White Open 25-May
JT Construction Grounds Maintenance Student 1 Wahiio Jacobs   12-Jun
207 Shipping (Club Rez) Shipping Clerk 1 Anna Lombardi   12-Jun
Sisters Trading Post Ice Cream Shop Attendant 2 Mallory Jacobs Open 12-Jun
Onake Paddling Club Canoe Kids Animator 4 Sharon Rice   15-May
Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Food Services Trainee 1 Drew McComber, Sonya Stacey, Avery Diabo   15-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake SRU Generalist 2 Dawn Stacey Open 12-Jun
First Nations Nutrition Barista 1 Joshua Diabo   22-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Technician Assistant
1 Dawn Stacey   12-Jun
Kahnawake Education Center School Groundskeeper and
Outdoor Maintenance
3 Leslie Morris   12-Jun
207 Hardware (Club Rez) Clerk/Floor Worker 1 Anna Lombardi   12-Jun

 

C – CEGEP

 
Employer Job Title Positions Contact Open  Deadline

Step by Step Child
and Family Center

Classroom Assistant 2 Natasha Meloche   22-May
Club 24 Athletics Foundation Event Coordinator & Administrative Assistant 1 Paxton Phillips   22-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Junior Environmental Technician
– Lessons From The Land Camp Counsellor
1 Dawn Stacey   08-May
Kahnawa:ke Tourism Tourism Clerk 1 Wathahi:ne Kirby Open 12-June
Kateri Memorial
Hospital Centre
LTC Activity Aide 1 Drew McComber, Sonya Stacey, Avery Diabo   08-May
Kateri Memorial H
ospital Centre
TBEL Activity Aide 1 Drew McComber, Sonya Stacey, Avery Diabo   08-May
Environmental Health Services, KSCS Student Environmental
Health Technician
1 Mark J Horne   08-May
First Nations Adult
Education School Council
Indigenous Student Ambassador 1 Tanu Lusignan   22-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Rights Based Researcher 1 Dawn Stacey   22-May
 
Kahnawake Library Library Clerk / Children’s Program Assistant 1 Melanie Phillips/Shelley Diabo   22-May
Patton’s Glen Par 3 Golf Club Receptionist – Administrative Clerk 1 Charles Patton   22-May
PlanIt Consulting & Communications Junior Program Assistant 1 Melissa Jean Deer   30-May
Dearhouse Farms Farm Technician 1 Chuck Barnett   15-May
Kateri Memorial Foundation Administrative Assistant/Office Support 1 Skye Thomas   08-May
STP Desgin & Print Print Production Assistant 1 Brooklyn Joseph   12-Jun
Tewatohnhi’saktha Heads-Up Facilitator 1 Wathahi:ne Kirby   08-May
207 Hardware (Club Rez) Warehouse Worker 1 Anna Lombardi   22-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake ODU – Project Technician  1 Dawn Stacey   22-May

 

D – University

 
Employer Job Title Positions Contact   Deadline
Step by Step Child
and Family Center
Classroom Assistant 1 Natasha Meloche   08-May
The Eastern Door

Communications Assistant
* This position is open to all education levels
1 Marcus Bankuti   22-May
Tewatohnhi’saktha Youth Engagement Social Media Content Creator 1 Wathahi:ne Kirby   22-May
Lotus & Sage Events Coordinator 1 Lauren McComber   08-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Junior Environmental Technician – Lessons From The Land Camp Counsellor 1 Dawn Stacey   08-May
Onkwata’karitáhtshera Community Health Plan Liaison 1 Clara Lewis   08-May
First Nations Adult
Education School Council
Indigenous Student Ambassador 1 Tanu Lusignan   22-May
Kahnawake Library Library Clerk / Children’s Program Animator 1 Melanie Phillips/Shelley Diabo   08-May
Mohawk Council of Kahnwake Finance Generalist 1 Dawn Stacey   08-May
Mohawk Council of Kahanwake Mohawk Self Insurance Administrative, Safety & Outreach Support Worker 1 Dawn Stacey   08-May
Club Rez Social Media Intern 1 Anna Lombardi   08-May
Dearhouse Farms Farm Technician 1 Chuck Barnett   15-May
Tewatohnhi’saktha Heads-Up Facilitator 1 Wathahi:ne Kirby   08-May