Students, Roads

4 days ago

Midhurst Ontario LXA Canada Springwater Full time
Students, Roads

Summer Student Position
Non-Union

The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting summer students for its Public Works Department.

Position Responsibilities

The usual responsibilities of the position are:

  • Assisting and supporting staff with basic road construction and maintenance operations;
  • Performing safe operation, care and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;
  • General labour duties including hand shoveling hot/cold asphalt, sweeping and raking;
  • Picking up debris and litter from roadsides, ditches, parking lots, etc.;
  • Assisting with traffic control by acting as a flag person on Township roads;
  • Communicating courteously with the general public and where necessary refer inquiries to a full-time staff;
  • Performing all duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and Township policies and procedures; and
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
  • All applicants must provide confirmation of post-secondary full time student status in current academic year and/or acceptance into full time studies in September 2026;
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff and the public in an effective and courteous manner;
  • Any related experience in roads and works maintenance operations is considered an asset;
  • Ability and willingness to work in varying indoor & outdoor climate conditions;
  • Willingness to work a 40-hour work week and ability to work shifts and take on additional workload as required;
  • A valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence Class G2 required (Ontario Driver's Licence Class G preferred) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Successful applicants will be required to provide the Township with a copy of their drivers' licence and submit a driver's abstract to verify a driving record in good standing as a condition of employment.
  • Successful candidates will be required to provide their own CSA approved safety boots to be worn daily.
Rate of Pay

The rate of pay is $20.71 per hour (2025 rate) plus vacation pay and statutory holidays as per the Employment Standards Act.

Hours of Work

This position will work 40 hours per week. Successful incumbents must be available to work exclusively from May to Labour Day.

How to Apply

Apply online by visiting

Closing Date: February 8, 2026.

Position Status: Two (2) open, existing summer student positions

Note: Applications that are not submitted online will not be considered. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they check their email regularly. The Township does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process.  Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

All summer student positions are subject to Council approval and contingent on funding.

The Township thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessible Accommodations

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.

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