Public Utilities Summer Student

Public Utilities Summer Student
Contract, Fulltime (40 hours/week)
16-18 Week Contract
$18.77 - $21.97/hour

Join our team of dedicated and professional staff, and experience a collaborative, supportive work environment where your efforts are appreciated, and your growth valued. You will have the unique opportunity to work with some truly inspirational community leaders and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish organizational objectives, shaping the future of Grey Highlands together. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an enriching, fast-paced role and contribute to the continuing development of Grey Highlands, we are eager to hear from you.

What we offer:
• Competitive wages
• Vacation Pay
• Contributory Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees
• Training and Development Opportunities
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is presently receiving applications to fill the position of “Public Utilities Summer Student” for a period of 16-18 weeks. Hours of work are scheduled withing the core operating hours of 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday to Friday. Reporting to the Public Utilities Team Leader or their designate, the successful candidate will perform duties in accordance with departmental and corporate work plans and priorities.

Tasks will include but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct daily rounds and checks of municipal services/facilities
• Assist in locating water services and sewer laterals into private homes
• Assist with the water meter reading
• Assist with the sewer flushing program
• Assist with the implementation of the Drinking Water Quality Management System
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the water and sewage system, including grass cutting, line trimming, and roto tilling
• Report and record asset maintenance needs or repairs to team leader or manager in support of asset management
• Performing other duties as assigned in accordance with corporate objectives

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, skills & abilities:
• OSSD (Grade 12) or equivalent, post-secondary courses in environmental engineering (water and waste water) a preferred asset
• OIT certification is preferred
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License
• Valid First Aid Certificate is an asset
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions
• Ability to complete tasks involving heavy pushing, pulling, and lifting on a regular basis and work in an uncontrolled environment
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all the duties of this position on an ongoing basis. May be required to work in confined spaces and handle hazardous chemicals only with the proper legislative training. Immunization Strongly Recommended.

Full Job Description

Candidates for the above position are invited to submit resumes, preferably by e-mail, referencing “Public Utilities Summer Student” prior to 3:00 pm on March 6, 2026, to Ashleigh Shearstone, Human Resources and H&S Coordinator, 206 Toronto St. South, PO Box 409, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 careers@greyhighlands.ca

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.