Roads Summer Student (3 positions available) at Perth County

Stratford, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

18.73

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management Skills, Teamwork, Independent Work, Traffic Sign Inspections, Traffic Counting Equipment, Maintenance Duties, Traffic Control, Utility Locates, Patrolling, Occupational Health and Safety, Vehicle Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Practices

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Position: Roads Summer Student (3 positions available) Start Date: May 4, 2026 Employment Status: Summer Student (up to 16 weeks) Reporting To: Roads Coordinator Union Affiliation: Non-union Posting Date: February 3, 2026 Closing Date February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm Contract Duration: May 4, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Position Summary: Perth County is looking for a Roads Summer Student to assist and learn various maintenance activities performed within the Public Works division. This position will provide the opportunity to assist and learn various maintenance activities performed within the Public Works Department. Provide support to Roads Operations Coordinator and Roads Foreperson. Primary Responsibilities: Regular road traffic sign inspections, ensuring regulatory and warning signs are in good condition with no sightline issues/concerns Set-up and maintenance of Traffic Counting equipment. Update County traffic counts/volumes for County roads Assist maintenance crews with maintenance duties Traffic Sign Installation Traffic Control Person for County maintenance activities Identify and mark locations along County right-of-ways for maintenance activities and generate online requests for utility locates for these areas Patrolling/Reporting for Minimum Maintenance Standards along County roadways and right-of-ways Maintain County vehicle, equipment and tools in good/safe working condition Other duties as assigned Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and/or incidents in the workplace to immediate Supervisor Qualifications: High school diploma or student enrolled in post-secondary education in a related field Excellent customer service skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and a part of a team Applicants must have a class “G” driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract Shift: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (44 hours per week) Hourly Rate: $18.73 Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by February 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received. Interviews may be conducted virtually. No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. This posting reflects an existing summer student vacancy that we are seeking to fill. To be eligible for summer student employment, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs program requirements: Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period; Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Responsibilities

The Roads Summer Student will assist with road traffic sign inspections, maintenance duties, and traffic control activities. They will also support the Roads Operations Coordinator and Roads Foreperson in various tasks.