Green Spaces Summer Student

**Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines**:
**About the City**:
**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.
- 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**:
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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