Student Labourers

Directed by Public Works Supervisory staff, the successful applicants will perform various maintenance activities on parks, sports fields, open spaces, boulevards, cemeteries, roadways, and public properties. Services provided include turf maintenance, tree maintenance, road maintenance, and horticulture practices. Accountabilities: Perform physical labour requirements of the activities and work with minimal supervision Provide quality customer service to residents, outside agencies and other Departments within the Town of Halton Hills Perform all work safely and conscientiously, concerning regulations outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act Proficient use of all hand tools, power tools, and Parks maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, line trimmers, leaf blowers etc. May be required to operate four-wheel drive tractor and attachments, a tractor loader, pickup trucks and 1-3 tonne dump trucks as required Maintain a general understanding of turf grass and horticultural practices as required Encourage a safe working environment for all staff by following the prescribed procedures and wearing the necessary Personal Protective Equipment Assist with in public works activities following prescribed methods for maintenance of roads, bridges, culverts, trees, ditches, storm sewer systems, sidewalks, curbs, traffic control devices, parks, and trails  Perform work activities primarily outdoors and in all weather conditions Maintain a dependable attendance record throughout the seasonal timeframe Qualifications: Secondary school diploma or equivalent education and experience Good communication skills, including written and verbal Knowledge of Halton Hills’ park and cemetery locations and road network is preferred and considered an asset A valid Ontario Class ‘G’ license Experience in municipal park and/or cemetery maintenance (preferred) Specialized courses in horticulture and/or parks maintenance and construction (preferred) Hours of Work: This contract position will start on April 27, 2026 for 18 weeks. The hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for 40 hours per week with a commitment to providing our community and teams with exceptional customer service. Compensation: The compensation range for this temporary student contract position is $17.60 – 18.45 per hour.  Position Details: This posting is for existing vacancies that will be available on a temporary basis.