Tyandaga Golf Course 2026 Summer Students (May 1st to September 30th, 2026)

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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.

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Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Contract Length

5 months

Department

Recreation, Community & Culture

Location

This position is required to work in person at Tyandaga Golf Course. This position is required to work outdoors in all range of climate conditions.

Position Overview

Summer students at Tyandaga Golf Course will enjoy working outdoors whatever the weather as part of a team responsible for the maintenance of the golf course.  This involves functions such as grass cutting, weeding, trimming, bunker raking, and other course maintenance functions.  You must be a morning person as your day is most likely to begin before the sun rises.  This position, when required, may work up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Students may be required to operate a range of vehicles and equipment such as riding mowers, utility vehicles, string trimmers and blowers. Will be responsible for completing many physical tasks in a timely manner ensuring that appropriate safety precautions are taken during such tasks.

Requirements

Returning students and new applicants must meet the following requirements: 

• Be available to start work May 1st.

• Must be able to work every other weekend in September.

• Possess a valid G2 driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).

• Attend and complete mandatory safety training

• Be willing to work outdoors in all range of climate conditions

• Possess strong interpersonal skills

• Be available to work shifts and weekends.

• Be attending or returning to school in the fall of 2026 on a full-time basis. Please note that if you are selected for an interview, you will be required to show proof at the interview.

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

• For returning students, submission of a reapplication does not guarantee an automatic rehire.  You must have received a performance evaluation of standard or above standard in the previous year.

• Preference will be given to students available to work weekends in September.

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.