Summer Student Labourer - Water Department (5 positions)

SUMMER STUDENT LABOURER – WATER DEPARTMENT
(5 positions)

Reporting to: Water Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor
Department: Water
Classification: Summer Student; Unionized
Salary Range: $19.04/hour as per Schedule “A”
Starting Date: April 28, 2025
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm January 15, 2025

Why Woodstock?

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Job Summary

Are you looking for a hands-on role that allows you to get outside? Want to work with a great team and take on new challenges? We’re hiring summer student labourers to help deliver essential services to our community. Help keep our water clean by assisting with a variety of Water Services including locating and checking water service jackets, installing water meters and testing backflows, and repainting fire hydrants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for painting fire hydrants,
• Assist in the installation of water meters and testing of backflow preventers,
• Assist in the installation of water main, water services and fire hydrants which includes excavation, backfilling and restorations,
• Assist in the enforcement of the City of Woodstock Outside Use watering by-law,
• May be required to pick up materials or deliver water samples to the Laboratory,
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Water Distribution Supervisor or Designate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 and must be returning to a post-secondary school,
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be physically able to perform duties,
• Must have Class G2 Ontario Driver’s License in good standing.

• Standard First Aid and CPR training,
• Experience operating a wide variety of handheld powered equipment,
• Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.

All successful candidates must be able to attend mandatory orientation training on April 28, 2025.

Working Conditions

• Scheduled 40-hour workweek, which includes weekends and alternate shift hours,
• Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions,
• May be required to work overtime.

Thank you for your interest in working with the City. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will begin the week of Feb. 17, 2025.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be.

Please note: Immediate family members, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications and employment, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.