Harbourtown Student Labourer

City Of Kenora

Summer Student – Harbourtown Labourer

Parks 

Open Until Filled

The City of Kenora is looking for students for summer employment! This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of professionals who work hard to ensure the best possible experience for all of our residents and visitors. We take a lot of pride in what we do, and we want you to join us in working together to make our great public services even better.

The position will perform a variety of beautification and maintenance to the downtown core including cleaning of washrooms, litter and waste collection, and other labouring activities. As part of this job, incumbents may be required to operate a range of vehicles and equipment such as tractors, riding lawn mowers, pick-up trucks, string trimmers and a variety of hand tools. In addition, this position will be responsible for responding to enquiries and complaints as required.

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time student in the 2025-26 school year at a secondary or post-secondary education institution and be returning to school full-time for the 2026-27 school season

Must be available to attend and complete mandatory safety training and orientation

Working knowledge of lawn maintenance and grass cutting equipment considered an asset

Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of climate conditions

Possess good communication skills with ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent customer service skills & interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy

Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including some weekends

Must be able to perform heavy manual tasks and repetitive lifting for long periods of time

Possess a valid driver’s license (minimum G2) in good standing is required

Pleasure Craft Licence would be considered and asset

Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally

Valid standard First Aid or AED training would be an asset

Hours:         40 hours per week. Varying shifts, including weekend work. 

Rate:            $19.33/hr

Students will be required to provide the City with a clean driver’s abstract, and proof of enrolment if successful in a summer position with the City of Kenora.

Please be advised, the City of Kenora may use email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. Please provide an up-to-date email, which is checked regularly, with your application.

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

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