Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisors of Public Works Operations, the Outside Summer Student will be responsible for the following:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Parks:

  • Grounds maintenance, including litter collection, mowing, and trimming/edging 
  • Sports field maintenance, including line marking, turf cutting, and minor repairs to field amenities and equipment (e.g., goals, benches, fences, dugouts, etc.)
  • Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning and repair of multiple park amenities e.g. playgrounds, splash pads and picnic shelters
  • Horticultural maintenance: including planting, weeding and maintenance of annual, perennial and shrub beds along with other horticultural displays
  • Operate various hand tools and powered equipment, including a pickup truck
  • Arboriculture operations including small and large tree care
  • Other duties as assigned

  Energy and Waste

  • Litter picking and planned garbage/recycling collection and disposal in parks
  • Providing support for special events including delivery, set up, takedown, clean-up
  • Other duties as assigned

  Water/Roads

  • Water Department- Traffic Control, Data Collection, Painting Fire Hydrants, Cleaning and maintenance
  • Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning and repair road and water infrastructure
  • 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)
• Ontario Class "G2" Driver's License may be considered
• 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