Public Works Summer Student

Public Works Summer Student
Temporary Full-Time (May 4 August 31 2026)
J0126-0788

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Public Works Student to join our rapidly growing team.

Why work with us

Our growing community identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada located about an hour north of Toronto offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive public environment.

What we promise:

• Competitive salaries
• Optional OMERS pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Free gym membership to town recreation centres

Reporting to the Manager Contract Maintenance and Support Services this position is
responsible for supporting the Contract Maintenance and Support Services Business Unit to
meet service delivery needs. This includes contract administration inspections performing
analytical work performing operational duties liaising with residents and contractors and
supporting staff on initiatives.

How you contribute to our organization

• Assists with field activities and inspections on public works projects including delivery of notices field surveys ticket taking customer service etc.
• Assists with Road Occupancy Municipal Consent and Road Closure permits/applications including performing field review and follow-up with external agencies.
• Communicates daily with contractors and external agencies to keep updated schedules of work activities.
• Keep daily records of contractor activities.
• Assist in ensuring that the applicable safety standards are maintained on construction projects.
• Assists in measuring work quantities for payment as well as estimating activities for future projects.
• Assists with drawing and project file management.
• Assists with operations/construction related activities such as performing the duties of a traffic control person spotter and/or operation of small equipment (i.e. guide post trimming)
• Provides support in administrative tasks including data gathering and entry.

What you bring to the team

• Must be enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a diploma or degree in an engineering field.
• Must have a minimum Class G2 drivers licence access to a reliable vehicle and ability to submit a clean drivers abstract upon hire.
• 1-2 years of experience in an office environment would be an asset.
• Problem solving ability required to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Judgment is required to apply practice escalate issues and setting own priorities.

Pay Rate: $20.05 to $22.27 plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Start Date: May 4th 2026

To apply please submit a cover letter resume and copies of the required credentials (transcript to show enrolment) by February 12th.

We thank you for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.