public works labourer

Tay Township; Victoria Harbour; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is looking for a Public Works Labourer Student to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks. This seasonal position in Victoria Harbour requires a secondary school diploma and includes responsibilities such as cleaning streets and assisting operators. Students must be physically fit and experience with power and lawn mowers is an asset. The role offers training, mentorship, and equitable opportunities for youth, making it a promising start for students entering the workforce.

Benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time or part-time student.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including weight handling up to 23 kg.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, and public grounds.
• Assist equipment operators and perform routine maintenance.
• Load/unload trucks and manage debris removal.

Skills

Power mowers

Lawn mowers

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Public Works Labourer Student Job

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Employer details Tay Township.

Job Details

• Location: Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $19.78 hourly / 80 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment: Seasonal employment, Full time, Day
• Start date: 2026-04-27
• Vacancies: 6
• Job Bank ID: 3465782

Requirements

• Education: secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Student status: full time enrollment or part time enrollment.
• Experience: Power mowers, lawn mowers. Experience an asset.
• Equipment and machinery experience: Power mowers, lawn mowers.
• Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract).
• Valid driver's licence.
• Physical: bend, crouch, kneel; sit, stand, walk; physically demanding; repetitive tasks; weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Own tools: steel-toed safety boots.
• Personal suitability: client focus, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, flexibility, judgement, team player.

Work Environment

• Dusty, hot, noisy, odours, outdoors, wet/damp.
• Municipal government, rural area, various locations, park and recreation sites.
• Task: clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads, public grounds; assist equipment operators; routine maintenance and repair; load/unload trucks; sweep debris and snow; cut grass.

Benefits

• Financial: pension plan.
• Other: free parking available, on-site amenities, parking available.

Support for Youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Citizens of Canada.
• Permanent residents of Canada.
• Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen.
• A permanent resident of Canada.
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Important Notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Advertised until

2026-01-06