Post-Secondary Summer Student Hiring Program

Post-Secondary Summer Student Hiring Program - 2021

The City of Courtenay is accepting applications from post-secondary students interested in summer employment with the Roads Maintenance and Parks Maintenance Divisions within the City this year.

Duties may include:                           

• General labour based assistance in maintenance of roads, parks and other City infrastructure;
• Picking up garbage and litter in public areas;
• Operating light trucks and equipment, hand and power tools.

Qualifications include:

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Full-time enrolment in a recognized post-secondary educational institution
• Valid BC Drivers License
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to understand and carry out job related instructions
• Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job

This is a union position and subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the current collective agreement between the City and CUPE, Local 556. The current hourly wage rate is $17.98 per hour based on a 40 hour work week. An additional 4% of gross wages is paid in lieu of vacation. This position is available for 4 months (May – August 2021).

Please submit your resume outlining how you meet the above qualifications along with a covering letter marked “Application – Summer Student” by 11:59 pm on March 26, 2021. To submit your application, click on the “Apply” button below. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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