Summer Student - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region

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Halton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summer Student - Wastewater Collections Stations:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.

Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

As a summer student at Halton, you will gain the experience you need to build a bright future by working alongside experts in their field.

As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals. Please note, this position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program/Work from Home Arrangement.

Posting ID: 1285

Department:
Public Works

Division:
Water & Wastewater System Services

Pay Range:

1st Term - $16.50

2nd Term - $17.31

3rd Term - $18.19

Job Type:
Student

Vacancies: 3

Contract Duration:
May 1, Septemeber 1, 2023

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Work Location:

South - Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant Lakeshore Road, Burlington

North - North Operations Centre Fifth Line, Georgetown (Halton Hills)

Employee Group:

OCT

Posting Date:
March 15, 2023

Application Deadline:
March 29, 2023

Job Summary:

The Wastewater Collections Stations Summer Student will work as a member of a crew and perform general maintenance around Halton Region's facilities.

Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
Currently enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution on a fulltime basis and returning to school in the fall of 2023.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Clean and maintain public grounds including landscaping of the Region and other areas, working as a member of a crew.
Collect field data and organize all data sources including maps, asbuilt drawings, manuals and electronic files.
Sweep/remove debris from streets, sidewalks, walkways, building grounds and other areas.
Wash and/or paint walls, windows and other structures/surfaces.
Install/relocate fences, conduct traffic control.
Relocate, replenish and monitor material/products/supplies at and/or between job sites.
Dig ditches and trenches using shovels and other hand tools.
Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment.
Assist Water and Wastewater operators to secure attachments to equipment or trucks.
Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

Enrolled at a recognized college or university in an Environmental related program.
Strong technical aptitude and an interest in gaining experience in Wastewater operations.
Customerfocused and wellorganized in order to meet the needs of our diverse client group.

Preferred

Working/ Employment Conditions:

Working Conditions

Incumbent is required to operate a Regional vehicle

Employment Conditions

The incumbent must provide a copy of their Ontario G class driver's license and an acceptable driver's abstract by their first day of employment.
In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/1
Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.

We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work.

We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.