Town of Parry Sound
Job Posting: Public Works Summer Students (4)
Location: 57 MacFarlane Street – Parry Sound ON
Located amidst the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and a 2.5-hour drive north of Toronto, the Town of Parry Sound offers an exceptional quality of life.
Join our team in the Public Works Department as a Summer Student, an important member of the Public Works Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide general labour for a variety of operational and maintenance services for the Corporation’s properties and facilities (grass cutting, painting plows, sweeping, cleaning vehicles.
2. Operate hand tools and ground maintenance equipment (ex. Lawn Mowers, etc.)
3. Complete daily circle checks and inspection reports relative to equipment used.
4. Ensures that a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and technical operation is maintained.
5. Ensures that occupational health and safety practices are strictly observed, and that fire prevention practices and regulations are adhered to.
6. Perform such other related duties within the general parameters of the job description, as may be reasonably requested by the Manager of Public Works and/or the Public Works Lead-Hand.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
1. Must be a current student attending high school or a post-secondary education institution.
2. Must be a minimum of 15 years of age.
3. Must meet the physical demands of the jobs.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, summer seasonal job, 40 hours/week. This is a unionized position, with a student wage rate of $16.75 per hour or $17.20 per hour Ontario minimum wage for students 18 years of age or older.
Accessibility:
The Town of Parry Sound is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Town of Parry Sound Recruitment Policy. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Application Process:
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume under the subject line, “[your name] – Public Works Summer Student” to Vinni Bonazza Public Works Manager at vbonazza@parrysound.ca.
Applications for Public Works Summer Students will be accepted until all roles are filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.
Privacy:
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and for employment assessment purposes only.
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