Student - Public Works Operations (4 positions) | Closes January 6, 2025

File #: 2024-E-033
Position: Student – Public Works Operations
Classification: Contract Full-Time starting May 1 – August 29, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: 4
Department: Public Works
Wage Information: $19.51 - $20.29 / hour based on relevant qualifications and experience
Closing Date: January 6, 2025

Reporting to the Parks and Trails Foreperson or designate, the Student – Public Works performs general landscape and maintenance labour services to municipal parks, trails, gardens, facilities and roads as part of a dynamic team responsible for keeping Bracebridge beautiful and safe.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day outdoor maintenance and ensure parks, trails, and grounds amenities of the Town are well kept, as well as other public areas around the community.
• Perform general landscaping and inspections; turf maintenance such as grass cutting, trimming, raking, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, and laying sod.
• Complete waste collection and litter pickup.
• Perform garden maintenance such as weeding, watering, planting, pruning, applying and working soil and mulch.
• Assist with trail maintenance including grooming, brushing, branch removal, structure repair and signage.
• Perform minor maintenance, repairs and painting of structures and site furnishings.
• Assist with general road maintenance activities such as traffic control, signage and perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in or graduating from post-secondary education in a related field.
• Previous landscape, groundskeeping, gardening and/or maintenance operations experience is an asset.
• Experience with the safe operation and handling of equipment and tools such as grass trimmers, lawnmowers and hand tools, and cleaning products.
• Good working knowledge of the Ontario Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, MTO Traffic Control (Book 7) and WHMIS 2015 is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently and to exhibit courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public, department officials and other members of staff. Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements at all times. 
• Good written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain prior to commencement of employment.
• Ability to provide a current and acceptable criminal record check.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G2 or Class G) with an acceptable, current driver’s abstract.

Apply to this opportunity by 4:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025 with your cover letter and resume, quoting File 2024-E-033 and your first and last name to: humanresources@bracebridge.ca.

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We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Bracebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Questions regarding collection of information or accommodation should be directed to the Corporate Services Department at (705) 645-5264.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility.