Outside Summer Student

1 week ago


Richmond Hill, Canada City of Richmond Hill Full time

Posting Id
- 2842
- Department
- Community Services
- Division
- Public Works Operations
- Section
- Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture
- Job Grade
- PT Student Grade 02
- Rate of Pay
- $18.20 - $18.70 Hourly
- Job Type
- Temporary Full Time
- Contract
- Contract Length/End Date
- August 29, 2025
- Replacement/New Position
- New Hire
- Posting Type
- External
- Posting Date
- 12/24/2024
- Application Deadline
- 04/21/2025

**Position Summary**:
Outside Summer Student positions will be responsible for assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of various City assets within the Public Works Operation Division.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Ground maintenance: including mowing, trimming activities
- Horticultural maintenance: including planting, weeding and maintenance of annual, perennial and shrub beds along with other horticultural displays
- Urban Forestry: Arboriculture operations including small and large tree care
- Waste Management: Litter picking and planned garbage/recycling collection and disposal in parks
- Parks Infrastructure: Sports field maintenance including lining, gilling, turf cutting, and various amenity repairs to sports fields;
- Assist staff in the inspection, cleaning and repair of multiple park amenities e.g. playgrounds, splash pads and picnic shelters
- Water: Maintenance assistance of infrastructure repairs, data collection, work order entries and site restoration
- Roads: maintenance assistance of infrastructure repairs, traffic control setup, parts delivery, work order entries and data collection
- Events: Providing support for special events including delivery, set up, takedown, clean-up
- Operate various hand tools and powered equipment, including a pickup truck (minimum ¾ ton truck)
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
- 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)
- 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**:

- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.


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