Public Works Summer Student

About The Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Public Works Summer Student based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, Summer students will be asked to complete a wide range of tasks in support of the Public Works team.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited

1. Assisting staff with basic roads and works maintenance operations;
2. Filling potholes, picking up debris and litter from roadsides, creeks and parking lots;
3. Cutting grass with a weed eater;
4. Hand digging and backfilling where necessary for storm sewer, catch basin and manhole hole repairs and assisting in the placement of pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Training will be provided before any staff is asked to complete a task or operate a piece of equipment.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must be a student and returning to post-secondary studies in the fall of 2025. You must possess a Valid Driver’s License and steel toe boots are required. A first aid ticket would be considered an asset.

You Must Fulfill The Canada Summer Jobs Criteria

1. Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
2. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
3. Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations.

As our ideal candidate, you have excellent communication skills, time management skills, and a willingness to learn.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.

About The Benefits

1. You will receive a competitive salary of $20.43 per hour (2025 rates) plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits.
2. A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

This position is 40 hours per week from May 1 - August 31, 2025 (approximate dates).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the posting will remain open until filled. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting will close once successful candidates are identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca