Outside Summer Student - Public Works 

Position Summary

Outside Summer Student positions will be responsible for assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of various City assets within the Public Works Operation Division.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ground maintenance: including mowing, trimming activities

• Horticultural maintenance: including planting, weeding and maintenance of annual, perennial and shrub beds along with other horticultural displays

• Urban Forestry: Arboriculture operations including small and large tree care

• Waste Management: Litter picking and planned garbage/recycling collection and disposal in parks

• Parks Infrastructure: Sports field maintenance including lining, gilling, turf cutting, and various amenity repairs to sports fields;

• Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning and repair of multiple park amenities e.g. playgrounds, splash pads and picnic shelters

• Water: Maintenance assistance of infrastructure repairs, data collection, work order entries and site restoration

• Roads: maintenance assistance of infrastructure repairs, traffic control setup, parts delivery, work order entries and data collection

• Events:  Providing support for special events including delivery, set up, takedown, clean-up

• Operate various hand tools and powered equipment, including a pickup truck (minimum ¾ ton truck)

• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Be currently enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student and returning to school full time for the fall semester

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

• Previous experience working in a municipal setting outdoors would be considered an asset

• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively

• Must possess Green Patch CSA approved 8" safety boots

• Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)

• Be able to work outdoors during all weather conditions and available to work 7 days a week including holidays

• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions

• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities

• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo

• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust

• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing

• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

Leadership Competencies