Experience it – Ajax!

The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

Summer Students - Environmental Services

The Town is currently looking for Summer Students to work in the Operations & Environmental Services Department. Summer Students are responsible for performing grounds maintenance tasks including litter pick up, mowing grass, trimming, annual planting of flowers, trees and shrubs and/or assist in general roads maintenance, construction activities and special event set-ups.

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

Eligibility

To be eligible for a summer student position with the Town of Ajax you must be currently enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies and be returning to full-time studies in the fall 2025. Documentation from the school must be provided indicating that you are currently enrolled in full-time studies (January -April 2025) and confirming your enrollment in September 2025. The Town will accept any of the following to verify enrollment in college or university studies:

• Registrar’s letter confirming enrollment and academic eligibility for the next semester;
• Letter confirming your anticipated graduation date;
• Letter indicating that you have more credits left to complete in your current degree;
• Letter confirming your application to a program next term/semester at a post-secondary education establishment.

Term of Employment

• Candidates must be available to work from April 28, 2025 to August 29, 2025 and work the entire four (4) month period
• Be available to work 40 hours per week over a seven-day period (including shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays)

Qualifications/Skills

• Previous work experience performing grounds maintenance tasks including operating equipment, litter pick up, mowing grass, trimming, planting of flowers, trees and shrubs, construction activities and special event set-ups is considered an asset;
• Excellent customer service and good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deal with the public courteously and efficiently;
• Strong communication skills, able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
• Candidates must be physically able to perform all duties including heavy lifting, prolonged standing and walking on uneven surfaces;
• Candidates are expected to work outdoors in all weather and environmental conditions;
• Students hired to drive Town vehicles will be required to hold a valid "G" drivers license and have a clear driver's abstract;
• A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate.

Driver's License Requirement

Preference will be given to those students who have or will have a valid Class “G” license with no demerit points as of April 1, 2025. Once the Town has hired the required number of students with a valid driver’s license, consideration will be given to other applicants regardless of whether they hold a valid license or not.

Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

• Applicants are advised that a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check will be required prior to being hired into the summer student position.
• For information on how to apply for a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, please visit the Durham Regional Police Service (www.drps.ca) website.
• Please note that police record checks completed by a third-party company (i.e. Certn Canada) will not be accepted.

Documents required upon accepting the position

• Proof of student status (see requirement above);
• SIN card or official documentation from the CRA;
• Void cheque or direct deposit information;
• Copy of your driver's license;
• Successfully completed Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (dated on or after January 1, 2025).

Rate of Pay

• $17.99 - $19.56 per hour - 40 hours per week

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below by 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2025.

References - If you are selected to move forward in the process you will be required to submit employment references (current and former supervisor). If you are a student and have no work experience, you may provide a teacher, coach, co-op/volunteer placement supervisor. References will NOT be conducted with character references, co-workers, personal friend, neighbours and or family members. It's a good idea to secure your references ahead of time i.e. before you start your job search. This way, you'll be ready to provide a list of references with minimal delay if required.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and accessibility within the workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. The Town embraces diversity and gender expression through policy, staff training and providing positive spaces. The Town encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If selected for an interview, please inform Human Resources staff of any accommodation you may require during the process.