Parks & Recreation Summer Student

Posted on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Township of Drummond/North Elmsley | Drummond North Elmsley
Full-time | Wage: $17.20 /hr | Open until filled

Job Description

Parks and Recreation Summer Students

Hourly Wage: $17.20/hour
The Job Posting will be open until filled.

POSITION

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is seeking up to 2 full-time Summer Students to assist the Public Work’s Department in Parks and Recreation. The Parks and Recreation students will assist in maintenance of the Township parks. This will include cutting/trimming grass, litter pick-up, emptying waste receptacles, painting/staining, dock maintenance and nature trail maintenance and other duties as assigned. The students may also assist the Public Works Department with roads maintenance and at the landfill site.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Summer Student will report to the Public Works Manager (or substitute).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Currently be enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School, College or University
Be at least 18 years of age
A resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada
Valid “G” drivers license
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods of time (traffic control person)
Be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to operate a string trimmer for trimming grass
Must have CSA approved work boots

JUDGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Judgments for the position are as follows:

Demonstrated sound judgment to determine if decisions regarding the operations of the Township’s Public Works Department are consistent with best practices, Ministry standards and the Township’s policies and procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The working conditions for the Parks and Recreation Summer Student are:

Strict adherence to policies and procedures
Work is performed both inside and outside
Required to work 40 hours per week (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Subjected to hazardous chemicals.
Work is performed in noisy and dirty conditions.

The job offer will be conditional upon satisfactory production of a driver’s abstract and criminal records search. Start date to be determined. 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The wage rate is $17.20 per hour. A detailed job description is available on the Township website www.dnetownship.ca

The Job Posting will be open until filled.

A detailed job description is available.

  • https://www.dnetownship.ca/township-services/employment/item/download/111_762956336ab7db00364202706fb8a70d
  • https://www.dnetownship.ca/township-services/employment/item/download/114_d5a8ccd37c5a678ce9adbd61acf3e6a3

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the contact below.

Janie Laidlaw, Clerk
Address: Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C7
Phone: (613) 267-6500 x251
Email: jlaidlaw@dnetownship.ca

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