Stormwater Drainage and Waste - Environmental Services Summer Student (SS.26.32)

Norfolk County; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local county government is looking for an Environmental Services Student to assist in stormwater management operations. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections, updating GIS data, and supporting waste management programs. Applicants must be enrolled in an environmental-related program and have a valid Class G2 Driver’s License. This position offers $19.36 per hour for a contract period of approximately 4 months, with potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be a university or college student in an environment-related discipline.
• Valid Class G2 Driver’s License required.
• Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site field inspections for stormwater infrastructure.
• Create and update stormwater data for County GIS Database.
• Compile and organize stormwater reports and plans.
• Deliver Waste Management and Waste Reduction Programs.

Skills

Good time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Computer expertise

Education

Enrolled in an environmental related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio)

Job description

Position Description

The Environmental Services Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the County’s storm water systems, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, solid waste management and wastewater treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.

Reporting to the Manager, Stormwater and Drainage and the Supervisor, Waste Management, the incumbent will:

• Assist with conducting on-site field inspections to verify and collect data to update asset information for culverts, stormwater inlets, catch basins, and other minor stormwater infrastructure.
• Assist in creating and updating stormwater data by organizing, digitizing, scanning, creating maps, and inputting stormwater infrastructure data into the County GIS Database.
• Assist in compiling and organizing relevant stormwater reports, plans, and engineering drawings.
• Assist with the County’s CCTV Program.
• Assist in surveying or inspecting municipal construction and maintenance projects, including construction inspection and documentation, updating work orders, and integrating field information into GIS systems.
• Assist in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to stormwater operations.
• Provide assistance to the delivery of the Waste Management and Waste Reduction Programs.
• Undertake tasks relative to waste reduction programs, research waste management methods, compile statistics, monitor program progress, and complete data analysis on past and current programs.
• Assist with the design and updating of promotional material for waste management, i.e. brochures, website, collection calendar.
• Complete a curbside set out study and curbside audit of material.
• Assist with residential complaints and questions regarding Waste Reduction Programs, deliver composters throughout Norfolk County.
• Assist with minor maintenance and/or special tasks at County waste management facilities.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• University or college student enrolled in an environmental related discipline, i.e., Civil or Environmental Engineering course (or related field), Environmental Studies, Geography.
• Valid Class G2 Driver’s License.
• Computer expertise with preference given to students with advanced knowledge in programs such as ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office (Excel and Visio).
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Good time management, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in varying climate conditions.
• Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs.

Note

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Posting #: SS.26.32

Position: Stormwater Drainage and Waste - Environmental Services Student

Division: Public Works

Department: Environmental Services

Number of Vacancies: 1

Rate: $19.36 per hour

Location: 12 Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe, ON (with occasional field work and site visits as required)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Note: May require some weekend work

Posting Period: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 29, 2026, until September 4, 2026.

Please note

No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

How to Apply

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.