Summer Student – Labourer

Northwest Employment Works; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Summer Student Labourers to assist in the maintenance and operation of community facilities. This temporary, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the well-being of the community. Ideal candidates will be proactive, physically capable, and ready to tackle various tasks from janitorial duties to groundskeeping. Join a team that values your input and provides a supportive work environment, perfect for students looking to make a difference this summer.

Benefits

Healthy work environment

Development opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience with janitorial and maintenance tasks is beneficial.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and maintaining common areas of apartment buildings.
• Support general maintenance and repairs as outlined in work orders.

Skills

Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Physical stamina for demanding tasks

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Enrolment in post-secondary studies

Tools

Lawn mower

Hedge trimmer

Job description

Competition ## SUM 25-21

Join Our Team – Temporary, Full-Time Summer Student – Labourer – Kenora District Services Board (kdsb.on.ca)

Dedicated to improving lives, the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is the integrated service delivery agency providing help and support when you need it. With forward-thinking and engaged employees, we deliver Ontario Works, Social Housing, Early Learning and Child Care, and Land Ambulance to current and future clients.

We are currently seeking to hire four (4) temporary, full-time Summer Student – Labourers located in the Kenora District (Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake/Ear Falls), Ontario. Our employees enjoy a healthy work environment, development opportunities, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Summer Student – Labourer is responsible for providing direct support to the Maintenance Coordinator and/or Facilities Technicians for the effective operation and maintenance of the asset management portfolio on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with cleaning and maintaining common areas of apartment buildings including hallways, stairwells, entrances, lobbies, lounges, washrooms and storage areas. This includes general janitorial duties.
• Assist with timely turnaround of units. This includes cleaning out and disposing of debris/furnishings, stripping and waxing floors, washing windows and painting as requested.
• Assist where requested in general maintenance and repairs outlined in the daily work order system.
• Complete general groundskeeping as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, lawn care, maintenance of flowers/hedges/trees, clearing debris, maintenance and repair of walkways and fences.

Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to operate power-driven and mechanical equipment including lawn mower and hedge trimmer.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks as described above (raking, planting flowers, etc.).

Qualifications will include:

• Experience and/or familiarity with completing the above tasks is beneficial.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolment in post-secondary studies, preferably in a related or complimentary field.
• A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license is required.

To be considered for this position, you must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada. The hourly wage range for this position is $19.84 – $21.05 (wage subject to funding availability and whether the successful candidates are returning students).

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by email, referencing the competition number and the community you are applying for in the subject line, to the:

Human Resources Department
Kenora District Services Board
Email: [e-mail]

THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

While all responses are appreciated, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purpose of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The KDSB will make accommodations available wherever possible to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. The KDSB is an equal opportunity employer.