Summer Student - Kenora, Canada - City of Kenora

City of Kenora

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Kenora, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

City Of Kenora

Summer Student - Labourer

Various City Divisions - Parks, Water & Wastewater, Solid Waste, Facilities, Roads

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 tasks including flowers and shrubs, mowing and trimming, 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 fulltime student in the school year at a secondary or postsecondary education institution and be returning to school fulltime for the 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

Rate:
$18.13/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.

Only those that submit full documentation will be considered for an interview. We wish to thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be further contacted.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.