RPF Summer Students 2026

RPF Summer Students 2026 page is loaded## RPF Summer Students 2026remote type: Onsitelocations: Operations Centre-Main Building (RPF)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR0000000786**Position Type:**Student (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)**Closing Date:**June 20, 2026**Union:**Non Union**Working for the City of Burlington**A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.**Hours of Work**Up to 40 hours per week**Hourly Rate**$19.77-$21.29**Contract Length**4 Month Contract**Department**Roads, Parks & Forestry**Location**This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, or a park satellite location. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.**Position Overview**Roads, Parks and Forestry (RPF) summer student positions are responsible for various maintenance tasks including mowing and trimming of parks and sports fields, ball diamond grooming, washroom cleaning, litter and waste collection, traffic control, horticultural bed maintenance and other activities within the RPF Department.**Responsibilities**Subject to work group assignments, RPF summer students may be required to operate a range of vehicles and maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, utility vehicles, pickup trucks, string trimmers, roto tillers, blowers and a variety of hand tools.Requirements**Applicants must:*** Must be available to work **April 27, 2026 – August 28, 2026*** Possess a minimum of G2 license with a clean driving record + No more than 3 driving infractions in the previous 3 years prior to the date of hire. + No demerit points accumulated in the preceding 12 months. + An accumulation of no more than 3 demerit points in the previous 3 years prior to the date of hire.* Attend and complete mandatory safety training on-line and in-class* Be willing to work outdoors in all range of climate conditions and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions* Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner* Be available to work up to 40 hours per week over a seven day period (including shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays)* Be attending or returning to post-secondary school in the fall of 2026 on a full-time basis* Relevant past experience will be considered when the hiring team is making selections**Additional Information*** We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Selection is based on the best candidate available for the City’s needs.* Students who previously worked with the City are required to re-apply each year and will be contacted to submit the appropriate school documentation.* Submission of a reapplication does not guarantee an automatic rehire. In order to be considered for reemployment, interested applicants must apply online, have an at standard or above standard performance evaluation and be returning to school on a full-time basis in September 2026.* Please note, for new applicants, documentation showing proof of returning to school must be presented to be considered for employment**Accommodations**In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.**Note to Applicants:**We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.Come work with us at the City of BurlingtonRanked as the city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.A career at the City boasts:* A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.* A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.* A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.* A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.* A great pension and benefits package.* Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.* Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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