Public Works Summer Student

3 days ago

Alliston, Ontario, Canada Town of New Tecumseth Full time


Public Works Summer Student

Temporary Full-Time (May 4 – August 31, 2026)

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The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Public Works Student to join our rapidly growing team.

Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment. 

What we promise:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Optional OMERS pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free gym membership to town recreation centres

Reporting to the Manager, Contract Maintenance and Support Services, this position is 

responsible for supporting the Contract Maintenance and Support Services Business Unit to 

meet service delivery needs. This includes contract administration, inspections, performing 

analytical work, performing operational duties, liaising with residents and contractors, and 

supporting staff on initiatives.

How you contribute to our organization?

  • Assists with field activities and inspections on public works projects, including delivery of notices, field surveys, ticket taking, customer service, etc.
  • Assists with Road Occupancy, Municipal Consent and Road Closure permits/applications including performing field review and follow-up with external agencies.
  • Communicates daily with contractors and external agencies to keep updated schedules of work activities.
  • Keep daily records of contractor activities.
  • Assist in ensuring that the applicable safety standards are maintained on construction projects.
  • Assists in measuring work quantities for payment as well as estimating activities for future projects.
  • Assists with drawing and project file management.
  • Assists with operations/construction related activities such as performing the duties of a traffic control person, spotter and/or operation of small equipment (i.e. guide post trimming)
  • Provides support in administrative tasks including data gathering and entry.

What you bring to the team?

  • Must be enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a diploma or degree in an engineering field.
  • Must have a minimum Class "G2" driver's licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to submit a clean driver's abstract upon hire.
  • 1-2 years of experience in an office environment would be an asset.
  • Problem solving ability required to analyze data and make recommendations.  
  • Judgment is required to apply practice, escalate issues and setting own priorities.

Pay Rate: $20.05 to $22.27, plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan 

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Start Date: May 4th, 2026

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (transcript to show enrolment) by February 12th. 

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act. 

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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