Parks Maintenance Student Horticulture

Job opportunityThe Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position ofParks Maintenance Students HorticultureCommunity Services department(contract dates: May 4 2026 to September 7 2026)Position descriptionThe Town of Orangeville is seeking Parks Maintenance Students Horticulture to assist with maintaining the Towns landscapes. Duties of this position include the preparation and planting of annuals perennials trees and shrubs; watering pruning fertilizing cultivation mulching and edging tasks; care and maintenance of grass; daily inspections of vehicles and equipment; and other duties as position will require working various shifts including evenings weekends and some statutory holidays. Normal hours of work for this position will be up to forty (40) hours per -time enrollment in a post-secondary education program relating to work experience in horticulture is an Drivers Licence in good standingHourly Rate: $20.96 to $22.67 (2026 rate)Please note:To be eligible for this job students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Preference is given to those returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall. Students may be asked to provide proof of student interviews are expected to be scheduled in February 2026. We will work within the Winter 2026 reading weeks advertised by Ontario post-secondary institutions; however please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate every school schedule. Virtual interview formats are Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval and thus may be subject to candidates are invited to apply no later than 12 p.m. on January 30 2026. Applications may be submitted online at or in person at Town Hall on 87 Broadway addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people several screening tools including police record checks may be required as part of the hiring process for certain employment or volunteer positions. When requested applicants are required to provide a police record check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police record checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of police record check required will be indicated in the job posting Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville you consent to the collection use and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 S.O. 2001 c.25 as amended and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the manager Human Resources at 87 Broadway Orangeville Ontario L9W Town recruitment software has applicant tracking capabilities including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess about this postingHuman Resources Town of OrangevilleEmail: : ext. 7304