Summer Student – Sign Remover (May to August) – 4 positions at The Corporation of the City of Markham

, , -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service Skills, Decision Making Skills, Conflict Resolution Skills, Professional Appearance, Independence, Sensitivity, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 5th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life. Applications are now being accepted for the position of Summer Student – Sign Remover in the By-Law and Regulatory Services Department, Corporate Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online by January 11, 2026. Join us and make a lasting difference! Job Summary Reporting to Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement, Summer Student will act as a Community Ambassador for the City by proactively patrolling the City of Markham to collect illegally erected lawn signs and educating the public on the Sign By-law and Keep Markham Beautiful By-law as needed. Job Tasks Support the enforcement of the City's regulatory By-laws, including the following: * Sign removal as per the Sign By-law: * As per the direction from the Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement, patrols assigned route using a City Vehicle to remove signs, posters etc. from municipal/public property in accordance with municipal By-laws, including proactively responding to requests from the public through the Contact Centre to have signs removed from their property. * Keep Markham Beautiful By-law: * Distribute flyers to educate the public on Lawn Maintenance requirements. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements * Currently enrolled in a Post-secondary institution, preferably police foundations, criminology, law or a related field * Submission and maintenance of a valid Ontario Class G Driver's License. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide and maintain a satisfactory driver's abstract (no demerit points plus no more than 2 infractions - maximum of one moving and one non-moving conviction. * Submission and maintenance of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. * Excellent customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diverse general population * Good decision making skills * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Good conflict resolution skills * An excellent attendance record is essential * Professional and neat appearances at all times * Acts in a professional manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders * Note: The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Core Behaviours * Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization. * Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change. * Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships. * Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening. * Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behavior and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation. * Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process. Please respect our scent free area by not wearing scented products when visiting the office.

Responsibilities

The Summer Student will patrol the City of Markham to collect illegally erected lawn signs and educate the public on relevant by-laws. They will also support the enforcement of the City's regulatory By-laws as directed by the Supervisor.