Summer Student - Parks

Department Community Services Department - Parks, Recreation and Culture Division

Assists in the maintenance of grounds and facilities including shoveling, raking, mowing grass, trimming branches, laying sod, planting, litter collection, sweeping/mopping, painting and emptying garbage bins.

Employment Status:

Student

Union:

NON-UNION

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

01/07/2026

Duration (if temporary):

Student, approximately May to September

Job Title Summer Student – Parks

Wage $18.71 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Parks

Department Community Services

Location Various - Cemeteries, Centennial Trailer Park, Arenas, Parks and Trails

Hours Summer Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Other Hours include days, evenings and weekends

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring summer students, and we're looking for innovative and passionate individuals interested in a four-month position from May to August. Our Summer Student Program introduces students to the public sector through challenging experiences, while providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community.

Summer employment with the City of Kawartha Lakes can be great way to earn and learn.

To be considered for a Student position with the City of Kawartha Lakes, you must be:

Minimum of age 16

Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year, 2025 to 2026

Registered as a full time student with the intent to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year, 2026 to 2027

Assisting in planting and maintenance of shrubs and flower beds

Turf maintenance, grass cutting, weed control and maintenance

Litter collection and waste container servicing

Clean and maintain washroom, park furniture, community halls, shelter facilities

Operate machinery and equipment related to grounds maintenance functions (ie: lawnmowers, weed trimmers)

Operate City vehicles for the purpose of travel to various work locations; trailering equipment such as lawn equipment, if applicable

Similar work experience preferred

Ability to perform physical labour outdoors for long periods of time

Grounds maintenance equipment operation preferred

Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G2” Driver’s Licence or higher

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check and satisfactory drivers abstract will be required.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.