2026 Public Works Summer Student

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS

2026 SUMMER HIRING

Public Works Summer Student

Environmental Services

4 Month Term approx. May 4, 2026 up to September 4, 2026

Applications must be received on or before Friday February 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

The Environmental Services Department manages assets worth almost one billion dollars that provide the critical infrastructure to keep St. Thomas moving. Our diverse department oversees the water and sewer systems, pollution control, road network, engineering design and construction, parking, solid waste management, development, by-law enforcement, public transit, animal control, and fleet. With a focus on developing in-house expertise we strive to implement sustainable solutions. We are looking for summer students who are efficient, creative, willing to take on new challenges, and provide great customer service.

• Candidates must be enrolled in a University or College program that directly relates to the job functions. Programs could include but are not restricted to: Engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Database Administrator, and Computer Science.
• Qualified applicants must have attended the previous school year full time and will be returning to the next school term full time. Proof MAY be required.
• Candidates should have strong computer skills related to Microsoft Excel and database software.
• Knowledge of GIS is an asset.

Public Works Service Area – 1 Position (37.5 hrs/week)

Provide support for the Computerized Maintenance Management System. This system supports the day to day operations of the department and the City's asset and work management program. Duties will include:

• updating records
• generating reports
• archiving records
• assisting with inventory control and procurement
• Provide customer service which may include answering telephone based and in person inquiries, scheduling appointments, and completing forms and providing water meters

Rate: $26.76 per hour (2026 rate), plus 4% vacation pay, working 37.5 hours per week.

This is a CUPE Local 841 union position.

Any new hires will be required to obtain and submit a satisfactory Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment, prior to their start date. Police Criminal Record Searches will only be requested for those eighteen (18) years of age or older. Those selected for re-hire will not be required to attain a new police check; however, they will be required to sign a 'Criminal Offence Self Declaration Form' so long as no less than twelve (12) months have passed since their last day of work with the Corporation.

HOW TO APPLY:

Go to – Employment, Employment Opportunities. Go to Posting Title and click the 'Apply Now' button. You may need to register/create a Login.

Please import/upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application.

Note: You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at ext. 4146.

Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas.