Labourer- Public Works (Post Secondary Student) at City of Dryden

Dryden, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

23.5

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manual Labour, Shoveling, Lifting, Flagging, Repair Work, Light Construction, Whipper Snipping, Grass Cutting, Planting Flowers, Garbage Collection, Housekeeping, Cleaning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

POST-SECONDARY SUMMER STUDENT HR-SS-2026-14 Job Title: Student Labourer Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026 Department: Public Works Closing Date: 4pm, Friday, February 20, 2026 Location: Public Works Reports To: Manager Public Works Operations Hourly Wage: $23.50 per hour with benefits as per the Employment Standards Act. Job Summary: This position will perform manual labourer duties including shoveling, lifting, flagging, repair work, light construction work, whipper snipping, grass cutting, planting flowers and garbage collection. This position will also perform general housekeeping and cleaning duties in public park washrooms. This position will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Anticipated employment period from May to August 2026. Position Requirements: High School diploma Must have CSA approved protective footwear with minimum 5 inches high cut CSA Grade 1 with sole puncture protection. Have a valid class “G” driver’s license The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal background check and driver’s abstract at their own expense prior to start date. This position is open to students who are presently attending school on a full-time basis and returning to a recognized post-secondary institution (full-time) in September 2026. Application Process: Interest applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualification and experience, confirmation of Grade 12 graduation, as well as confirmation of full-time attendance/registration for the post-secondary institution that you are attending through the City’s online application which can be found at: https://www.dryden.ca/careers/ Personal Information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 or via telephone contact at (807) 223-1432. The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate. We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The position involves performing manual labor duties such as shoveling, lifting, and maintenance work in public parks. Additional responsibilities include general housekeeping and cleaning duties in public park washrooms.