Summer Student – Parks and Recreation
Kingsville, ON, Canada
Internship
Student (College)
Parks and Recreation Responsibilities
- Work directly with skilled Landscape Horticulturists to gain first-hand knowledge in the industry.
- Assist the Landscape Horticulturist in maintaining gardens, parks and other landscape environments through duties such as, but not limited to grass cutting, mulching, weeding, cultivating and line trimming.
- Assist the Landscape Horticulturist in maintaining hard landscape elements, such as walkways, planters and gazebos.
- Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, mowers, motorized vehicles, line trimmers etc.
- Fertilize, irrigate and top dress lawns and play fields.
- Ensure sport recreational surfaces are safe, painted and prepared for the enjoyment of the local youth soccer and baseball organizations.
- Assist in ensuring the beautification of the Town through watering planters, park maintenance, garbage and cleaning parks and beaches in order to support local and regional tourism to the area.
- Handling of cash/debit/credit machine and refueling boats at the Municipal Marina Boat Ramp.
- Support the on-going maintenance of various Town Facilities; duties include, but are not limited to facility cleaning, setup/ take down’s (private rentals and senior programming in the community centre), minor construction maintenance (painting, woodwork etc.)
- Other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Requirements and General Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must be in full time attendance at a Secondary School, University or Community College recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and returning to school in September 2026.
- Have and maintain a valid G2 or G driver’s licence.
- Experience operating handheld tools and lawn maintenance equipment including tractors and related equipment.
Working Conditions
- 40 hours per week.
- Evening and weekend shifts required.
- Working outside in various weather conditions.
Hourly Rate of Pay:
$18.36 per hour first year students$20.44 per hour returning students
This posting is for existing vacancies.
Interested applicants must submit the Application for Student Employment form along with a resume and cover letter no later than Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
All applications are appreciated; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.
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