Green Spaces Summer Student

1 day ago

St Catharines, Canada City of St. Catharines Full time
Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines About the City:

The City of St. Catharines is accepting applications for our Green Spaces Summer Student Program for 2025. We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to join our maintenance team in the Horticulture, Sports Parks, and Cemetery Operations departments.This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in municipal operations while contributing to the beautification and maintenance of our community.

About The Role

As a summer student, you will be assigned to one of our three departments, Horticulture, Sports Parks, or Cemetery Operations.

Horticulture

The Horticulture department is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of parks and green spaces throughout the City of St. Catharines. The City of St. Catharines maintains approximately, 1,400 acres of parkland and open space. The City also has three beaches with associated parklands. St. Catharines is known as the “Garden City” because of its many parks, gardens, and trails.

Hours of Work: 7 days a week 6:00 AM – 2PM

Sports Parks

St. Catharines is home to many outdoor playing fields and courts to enjoy a game of fun with family and friends. Residents can rent a variety of spaces with the City of St. Catharines, including fields and diamonds, tennis courts and parks.

Hours of Work: 7 days a week 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Cemetery

St. Catharines has some of the most beautiful and well-kept cemetery grounds in the Niagara Region and southern Ontario. The Victoria Lawn Cemetery is maintained by the City of St. Catharines.

Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What You’ll Do

Working in Horticulture, Sports Parks and Cemetery Operations will encompass a variety of tasks and responsibilities including:

  • Garden maintenance, weeding, digging, and watering.
  • Grass maintenance.
  • Cleaning up litter in green spaces.
  • Cleaning and maintaining washrooms.
  • Cleaning and maintaining sports fields and courts to ensure that they are ready for use.

Who You Are

  • A current student enrolled in post-secondary studies for September 2025.
  • Someone who values outdoor work and community engagement.
  • A team player who can also work independently, with physical capability for outdoor tasks.
  • Physically capable of performing outdoor work in all weather conditions including heat and rain.
  • Someone who holds a valid G driver’s license.

Key Details

  • Commitment to work from May 1, 2025, through to the end of August 2025.
  • Regular hours: 40 hours per week, consistent schedule each week.
  • Safety boots are required (to be purchased by the candidate)
  • Must be able to lift and carry materials as required.

What’s In It For You

  • Competitive pay and the option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
  • Embrace the outdoors and soak up some vitamin D while working
  • Working alongside other students and building new friendships.
  • Gain valuable experience with the City of St. Catharines, paving the way for future opportunities.
  • Make a real difference in your community and enhance your resume
  • Co-op hours are available for Horticultural students.

Other Job Details

  • Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
  • Employee Group: Non-union
  • Department: Municipal Works
  • Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal
  • Work Mode: In-person
  • Work Location: Various City Green Spaces
  • Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Additional Information

To ensure fairness and efficiency in our recruitment process, we kindly request that all applications be submitted through our official portal at www.stcatharines.ca/jobs . Applications received through other channels will not be considered. We also advise applicants to maintain up-to-date contact information and regularly check their spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding their application may be directed there.

For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.

They City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.

Employment Equity, Inclusivity And Accommodation

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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