Student Labourers

Department

Operations & Environmental Services

Affiliation

Non-Union

Compensation Range

$ $19.56

Job Summary

The Town is currently looking for summer students to work in the Operations & Environmental Services Department.

Job Duties Include

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 post-secondary studies in college or university.
• Documentation of school enrollment is required.

Term of Employment

• Candidates must be available to work from April 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026 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 check that is satisfactory to the Town 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 March 2026. 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 Check

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

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the "Apply" button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:

January 17, 2026

Are you a current Town of Ajax employee?

If you are a current Town of Ajax, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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