Summer Student

**Summer Student - Biosolids**:

- At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process._
- Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work._ _We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community._
- As a summer student at Halton, you will gain the experience you need to build a bright future by working alongside experts in their field._

**_As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals. Please note, this position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program/Work from Home Arrangement._**

**Posting ID**: 1277
**Department**: Public Works
**Division**: Water & Wastewater Treatment
**Pay Range**:
1st Term - $16.50

2nd Term - $17.31

3rd Term - $18.19

**Job Type**: Student
**Contract Duration**: May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: Biosolids Management Centre - 4449 Regional Road 25, Oakville
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:March 24, 2023
**Application Deadline**: April 3, 2023

**Job Summary**:
This role supports the Biosolids Management team with general maintenance and repairs.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school in the fall of 2023.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- On-site brush clearing, tree planting and grounds maintenance including power washing and painting.
- Assist with on-site equipment operations, set-up and minor maintenance.
- General deliveries.
- Sample collection for laboratory analyses.
- Assist with program field operations inspections.
- Data input and report generation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Enrolled at a recognized college or university in an Environmental or Agricultural related program.
- Must possess a strong technical aptitude and an interest in gaining experience in municipal wastewater organics management and reuse.
- Energetic, well-organized and self-motivated, with a keen interest in learning aspects of municipal operations.

**Preferred**

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- The majority of daily work will be outdoors.
- Must also have daily access to a private vehicle for occasional work use.
- Must have the ability to lift heavy items and operate grounds maintenance tools and equipment associated with the work.

**Employment Conditions**
- Valid Ontario G class driver’s license and a driver’s abstract.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.