Summer Student Labourer – Parks Department (Weekends) (4 vacancies)

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

Job summary

A local government organization is hiring Summer Student Labourers in Woodstock to perform essential park maintenance duties such as looking after flower beds and assisting at city events. The role requires a Grade 12 education and an Ontario Driver's License. Candidates must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. This is a full-time position during the summer months, providing valuable hands-on experience while supporting the community.

Benefits

Hands-on outdoor work experience

Opportunity to work with a dedicated team

Community-focused position

Qualifications

• Returning to a post-secondary school after completing Grade 12.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Physically capable of performing the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive a City vehicle to manage flower beds.
• Assist in setup of city events.
• Maintain parks facilities including trails and sports fields.
• Operate machinery like mowers and trimmers.
• Assist with horticulture and turf maintenance.
• Clean public areas and manage waste.

Skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Physical ability to perform duties

Experience operating handheld powered equipment

Education

Minimum Grade 12

Returning to a post-secondary school

Tools

Class G2 Ontario Driver’s License

Job description

Summer Student Labourers – Parks Department (Tues-Sat & Sun-Thurs) (4 vacancies)

Reporting to: Parks Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor

Department: Parks

Classification: Summer Student; Unionized

Salary Range: $19.71/hour as per Schedule “A”

Starting Date: April/May 2026

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm January 16, 2026

Why Woodstock?

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Job Summary

Are you looking for a hands‑on role that allows you to get outside? Want to work with a great team and take on new challenges? We’re hiring summer student labourers to help deliver essential services to our community. This position supports the Floral Team by ensuring our flower beds are maintained and watered throughout the Summer.

Responsibilities

• Drive a City vehicle to various locations and responsible for the upkeep and watering of City flower beds
• Assist with setup and takedown of special events and city functions
• Responsible for the general maintenance of all parks facilities including sports fields, trails, and horticulture areas
• Operate machinery such as string trimmers, leaf blowers, rototiller, push mower, wood chipper, vehicles, commercial mowers, tractors, pole saws
• Assist with Horticulture, Turf Maintenance or Arboriculture activities
• Clean washrooms, and other public use areas, and collect and dispose of garbage and litter as directed
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Supervisor of Parks or designate

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum Grade 12 and must be returning to a post‑secondary school
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be physically able to perform duties
• Must have Class G2 Ontario Driver’s License in good standing

Preferred:

• Standard First Aid and CPR training
• Experience operating a wide variety of handheld powered equipment
• Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation

Working Conditions

• Scheduled 40‑hour workweek, which includes weekends and alternate shift hours
• Available shifts include Tuesday to Saturday (6:00am – 2:00pm) and Sunday to Thursday (6:00am – 2:00pm)
• Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions
• May be required to work overtime

Thank you for your interest in working with the City. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place February 2026.

Important Notes

Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR‑015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR‑015 as soon as it has been identified.

Accessibility & Accommodation

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [e-mail]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter online at https://cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com/.