Public Works Summer Student

Employment Services Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal service provider in St. Thomas, Ontario, is looking for a Public Works Summer Student to assist with the Computerized Maintenance Management System. This full-time, 4-month position from May 4 to September 4, 2026, requires strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and knowledge of GIS is beneficial. The role involves customer service, record management, and inventory support. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program and have attended the previous year full-time.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be returning to school full-time after summer.
• Knowledge of database software is essential.
• Previous experience with customer service tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Assist with inventory control and procurement.
• Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments.

Skills

Strong computer skills related to Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of GIS

Updating records

Generating reports

Archiving records

Assisting with inventory control

Customer service

Education

Enrolled in a University or College program related to job functions

Programs: Engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Database Administration, Computer Science

Job description

Job Overview

Public Works Summer Student
Environmental Services

Job Description

Provide support for the Computerized Maintenance Management System. This system supports the day-to-day operations of the department and the City’s asset and work management program.

Wage: $26.76/hour
Employment type: Full-time
Term: 4 Month Term approx. May 4, 2026 up to September 4, 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is a CUPE Local 841 union position

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong computer skills related to Microsoft Excel and database software
• Knowledge of GIS is an asset
• Updating records
• Generating reports
• Archiving records
• Assisting with inventory control and procurement
• Provide customer service which may include answering telephone based and in person inquiries, scheduling appointments, and completing forms and providing water meters.

Education Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in a University or College program that directly relates to the job functions.
• Programs could include but are not restricted to: Engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Database Administrator, and Computer Science.
• Qualified applicants must have attended the previous school year full time and will be returning to the next school term full time.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received on or before 11:59 pm Friday February 13, 2026

Engineering/Computer Science & Enrolled Post Secondary