Summer Student - Sports Fields

The Corporation of the City of Sarnia; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal corporation in Lambton County is seeking Summer Students to support the maintenance of sports fields. The role involves preparing and caring for baseball diamonds and outdoor facilities while engaging with community users. Ideal candidates will be students returning to full-time studies in September and possess a valid G2 driver's license. This opportunity offers a competitive salary with a focus on teamwork and safety practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Option to enroll in the OMERS pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be a current student returning to full-time studies in September 2026.
• Valid G2 driver's license required.
• Safety conscious with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sports fields for community use.
• Engagement with user groups regarding inquiries and setup.
• Maintain and clean outdoor sports facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety consciousness

Education

Current student returning to full-time studies

Tools

Small equipment (bunker rake, trimmers)

Job description

Summer Student – Sports Fields

Job Status: Full -time Summer Student

Division: Community Services

Department: Recreation and Parkland Planning

Union: No union affiliation

Salary: $17.60 - $19.60

Closing Date: March 1, 2026

About The City Of Sarnia

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

The Role

What is a summer without outdoor sports! The City of Sarnia is looking for students to help prepare and maintain our Sports Fields for community use.

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks in the summer elements, including:

• Lining, grooming, floating, base and pitching mound set up, net adjustments, edging and weeding our baseball diamonds
• Artificial turf maintenance, including sweeping and brushing
• Grass cutting/trimming of sports fields and parks across the City of Sarnia
• Maintain and clean outdoor sports facilities including benches, backstops, bleachers, emptying garbage cans, and litter/debris pick up
• Engagement with user groups of Sports Fields with general inquiries, playability, and set‑up requirements

Vacancies: Up to 6

Term

Please note that the anticipated term of employment will be:

• May 4, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Successful candidates will be expected to be available for the full duration of the employment term.

Mandatory Training

Additionally, all student employees must be available to attend mandatory training, which will be scheduled as follows:

• Monday, May 4, 2026 & Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Requirements

• Current student, returning to full-time studies in September, 2026
• Valid G2 drivers licence with an abstract acceptable to City guidelines
• Safety conscious and always demonstrate safe work practices
• Follow instructions well
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner

Working Conditions

• Outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physical labour
• Small equipment (bunker rake, trimmers, edgers, hand tools, line painters)

Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week
• Shift work including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays

Why Work With Us

It’s an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism will be highly valued.

For temporary employees, the City offers competitive salaries, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.

Please note the recruitment is for existing vacancies.