Just ordinary (summer) jobs
Summer job applications for the summer of 2026 will open in January 2026.
PKO's summer job search for summer 2026 will open in January 2026!
By offering summer jobs, we promote the vitality of the province and act in accordance with our value of the common good.We expect our summer workers to have a desire to learn new things, a cheerful and smiling customer service attitude, and enthusiasm and courage to meet customers.Our summer workers do not have to be professionals, but a lively and positive attitude is crucial! We familiarize our summer workers with all work tasks.Every year, we also select summer workers on social grounds and employ special needs and young people with developmental disabilities who would otherwise have difficulty finding employment.For several years, PKO has also made summer work possible for young people with a strong need for special support, by hiring a supervisor to guide the young person's work. The supervisor of a special needs youth does not act as a personal assistant, but rather his or her task is to ensure that the young person's work goes as smoothly as possible and to guide the young person in their work tasks.
Tips for finding a summer job
Looking for your first job? No worries, here are some tips for finding a job.
Summer Job Experiences
Experiences and thoughts from our summer employees about working at Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa.
Duration of summer employment
We offer summer jobs ranging from a two-week (10 working days) trainee period to full-summer employment.
Social criteria in summer job applications
Social criteria are also taken into account when selecting summer employees. When the job and the applicant are a good match, we also take into account factors such as financial or other challenges within the family.