Website The Corporation of the Township of Tay
Student, Contract Position (On-Site) – Spring/Summer 2025
Tay Township, located on the sunset shores of Georgian Bay, is seeking driven individuals to join #TeamTay for the 2025 Summer Term (late April to August) as Summer Operational Services Students. Tay Township proudly offers students a hands-on learning environment based on variety, development, and mentorship.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Operational Services, the Summer Operational Services Student operates equipment/vehicles and performs functions in the construction and maintenance of the Township’s roads, parks, and facility operations and capital works in compliance with applicable legislation and Township standards and common construction practices.
Qualifications
- Active enrollment in post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution.
- Experience in roads, parks, or related services is considered an asset; preference may be given to those with experience in a municipal or public sector environment, but public sector experience is not a requirement.
- Class ‘G’ or ‘G2’ driver’s licence in good standing.
- Ability to exercise attention to detail and auditory, mental, and visual concentration and alertness to ensure the safety of others; ability to safely operate varying pieces of equipment and tools (e.g., zero-turn lawnmower, push mower etc.).
- Ability to work independently in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, with the ability to problem solve.
- Written and oral communication skills, and technical skills.
- Knowledge of equipment operation acquired through practical experience, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safety procedures.
- Must meet the requirements of a Competent Person as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The pay rate for this Full-Time, Student Contract position is $18.75 per hour with 80 hours per two-week pay period. This position is subject to variable days and hours of work.
Join #TeamTay today and help transform the way local government connects with the community it serves.
Interested applicants are encouraged to do the following:
- Reference the complete position description including comprehensive qualifications available on the Tay Township website – www.tay.ca/jobs
- Please submit (1) a cover letter and (2) a resume via email by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, to the attention of Human Resources (HR@Tay.ca).
Application Notes:
- Please reference ‘2025-005’ within the email subject line.
- Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity within your application.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Only applications submitted through email communication will be accepted. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided.
Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used to determine eligibility for potential employment. Tay Township is an inclusive employer committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible support you may need.
How to apply:
Email HR@tay.ca and reference "2025-005" in the subject line