Environmental Services Student Operations Assistant

City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Ontario is seeking an ES Student Operations Assistant for a temporary full-time position. The role involves assisting with record keeping and maintenance within the Environmental Services Department. Candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary program and possess a Class ‘G’ Driver’s License. The hourly rate ranges from $21.22 to $23.25, and the position includes various responsibilities such as data recording and general maintenance tasks. Applications can be submitted via careers.belleville.ca.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary program and returning to the post‑secondary program in September 2025.
• Class ‘G’ Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with record keeping and non‑licensed activities in environmental services.
• Perform general maintenance activities including painting and lawn works.
• Data recording and assistance to general operations.

Skills

General construction experience

Facility maintenance experience

Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Basic computer skills including GIS

Education

Enrolled in a post-secondary program

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

ES STUDENT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

File Number: SV25-166

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

Number of Positions: Two (2)

Hourly Rate: $21.22 - $23.25 per hour

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Department: Environmental Services Department

Employee Group: Non-Union

Work Location: 31 Wallbridge Crescent Belleville and other locations within the City

Closing Date: January 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM

Purpose and Scope

Reporting to the Supervisor Water Distribution / Supervisor Water Services, Supervisor of Wastewater Collection and the Supervisor of Water Treatment Operations, these positions involve assisting with record keeping and non‑licensed activities related to the maintenance of a Level III Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems, Treatment and Operations Facility Maintenance, and Quench Buggy operation at Special Events (including weekends).

Duties and Responsibilities

• General maintenance activities (i.e., painting, lawn works)
• Data recording
• Special projects
• Assistance to general operations
• Administrative and compliance record keeping

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary program and returning to the post‑secondary program in September 2025
• Class ‘G’ Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• General construction experience preferred.
• General facility / property maintenance experience preferred.
• Hand and power tool use preferred.
• WD or WT OIT certificate.
• Class ‘D’ or DZ’ Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of provincial Safe Drinking Water Act and Associated Regulations.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure and Construction Practices.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Current First Aid, CPR and WHMIS training.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with GIS.
• Ability to complete tasks involving heavy pushing, pulling, and lifting on a regular basis; work in an uncontrolled environment / conditions; work in a construction environment, i.e. traffic, uneven ground; recognize hazards and be able to assist in mitigating and controlling hazards.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (at least 50 lbs.).

How to Apply

careers.belleville.ca

We thank all applicants who apply for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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