RPF Summer Students 2026

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Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Hours of Work

Up to 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$19.77-$21.29

Contract Length

4 Month Contract

Department

Roads, Parks & Forestry

Location

This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, or a park satellite location. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

Roads, Parks and Forestry (RPF) summer student positions are responsible for various maintenance tasks including mowing and trimming of parks and sports fields, ball diamond grooming, washroom cleaning, litter and waste collection, traffic control, horticultural bed maintenance and other activities within the RPF Department.

Responsibilities

Subject to work group assignments, RPF summer students may be required to operate a range of vehicles and maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, utility vehicles, pickup trucks, string trimmers, roto tillers, blowers and a variety of hand tools.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Must be available to work April 27, 2026 – August 28, 2026

• Possess a minimum of G2 license with a clean driving record

  • No more than 3 driving infractions in the previous 3 years prior to the date of hire.

  • No demerit points accumulated in the preceding 12 months.

  • An accumulation of no more than 3 demerit points in the previous 3 years prior to the date of hire.

• Attend and complete mandatory safety training on-line and in-class

• Be willing to work outdoors in all range of climate conditions and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner

• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week over a seven day period (including shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays)

• Be attending or returning to post-secondary school in the fall of 2026 on a full-time basis

• Relevant past experience will be considered when the hiring team is making selections

Additional Information

• We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Selection is based on the best candidate available for the City’s needs.

• Students who previously worked with the City are required to re-apply each year and will be contacted to submit the appropriate school documentation.

• Submission of a reapplication does not guarantee an automatic rehire. In order to be considered for reemployment, interested applicants must apply online, have an at standard or above standard performance evaluation and be returning to school on a full-time basis in September 2026.

• Please note, for new applicants, documentation showing proof of returning to school must be presented to be considered for employment

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.