Job ID #31623: Summer Student - General Labour (NEW & RETURNING) - REPOST

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31623: Summer Student - General Labour (NEW & RETURNING) - REPOST
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
  
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2026
• Duration: For vacancies from May 2026 until September 2026
• Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

*Those that have already applied may not need reapply*

GENERAL LABOURER POSITIONS
Perform labouring duties on a daily basis for the maintenance of various City facilities, parks, roads, cemeteries, infrastructure and golf courses. Operate a variety of equipment, light duty vehicles, machinery and power and hand-held tools. Labouring duties include climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking, handling materials to assist in the maintenance of City facilities and infrastructure. You will be required to work in all outdoor environments.

The Summer work-term for a General Labourer Summer Student position will commence early May and runs until Labour Day in September and you must be available to work the whole work term. You are required to be available to work rotating shifts and weekends and you may be assigned to work at one of many locations across the City of Hamilton.

Assignments will be in the following sections:

Parks/Cemeteries/Horticulture

• In this capacity preference will be given to candidates with landscape construction and/or parks maintenance, cemetery maintenance, garden centre/greenhouse, agricultural, marina backgrounds and to students that have completed a minimum of 1 year in Horticultural College or University programs. You are required to be available to work rotating shifts and weekends. You may be required to work in remote locations within the City.

Play Structures

• In this capacity preference will be given to students with shop, construction, and/or painting experience.

Golf & Stadium Operations

• Students hired by Golf & Stadium Operations may be required to rotate between the municipal golf courses and the stadium as needed. The summer work-term for this area commences late April and runs until Labour Day in September. In this capacity you may be required to work early mornings (6:00 a.m.), days, weekends and afternoons (approx. 4:00 p.m. – midnight), including statutory holidays – Canada Day and Labour Day, depending on scheduled events. Preference will be given to students that have turf management care, groom and lawn care, previous golf course maintenance, and to students that have completed 1 year (or 2 semesters) of studies in Turf Management. Additional labouring duties include: general maintenance of facility and properties; use of small engine equipment and hand tools such as groomer, mower, leaf blower; event and game day set up, monitoring and tear down.
  
  

Waste Collection

• Students hired in our Waste Collection section will assist full-time crew in the collection of waste throughout Hamilton. Must have excellent hand/eye coordination and have sufficient physical strength and ability to lift, move, pull, push bend, reach, grip, step, walk, drive, twist, climb, squat and carry objects weighing up to 23 Kg (50 lbs) or more if designated to provide bulk collection service with a partner independently and repeatedly. During the summer months, general work hours are 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Roads

• Students hired in our Roads section will be responsible for assisting full-time crew with road maintenance. This will include use of handheld power tools, shoveling tar, directing traffic and other duties as assigned. Students with previous experience in construction, engineering, or skilled trades will be given preference.

Traffic

• In this capacity you will be required to work 10 hour shifts. This can include night shifts (9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). You must be able to work at heights ranging from ground level to 20’ off the ground (either off a platform vehicle or ladder) and you must be able to regularly lift up to 70 lbs. You must also be comfortable working alongside moving traffic. Proper Health & Safety training is provided prior to starting work. A POINT/DEMERIT FREE Class "G" driver’s license (non-probationary) is mandatory.
  
  

Forestry

• Students in this role will assist in the planting, removal, storm debris clean up, and general maintenance of trees throughout Hamilton. Preference will be given to candidates that have completed a minimum of 1 year studies in Arboriculture, Horticulture or Science. A POINT/DEMERIT FREE Class "G" driver’s license (non-probationary) is mandatory.

Fleet & Facilities

• Students working in this section will maintain the outdoor property of City owned facilities, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, fountain maintenance, and other duties as assigned. In this capacity you will be required to be able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs and possess a POINT/DEMERIT FREE Class "G" driver’s licence (non-probationary)

Dundurn Castle Historic Kitchen Garden

• Students hired for this position will work with Dundurn's Garden Demonstrators in all aspects of garden maintenance and interpretation. This role will be conducted with both modern and period-appropriate equipment, methods, and clothing. Garden maintenance will include seeding, planting, watering, weeding, raking, shoveling, pruning and harvesting. Students will provide visitor orientation and tours of the garden, and assist with special events. Preference will be given to students with previous experience in museums, historical interpretation, education and/or customer service roles. The Kitchen Garden is staffed 7 days a week 9:00AM - 4:30PM (rotating schedule), staff must be available to work some evening and weekend shifts as required

NOTE 1: As a condition of employment, some positions may require the successful applicant to drive a City vehicle. Successful applicants to these positions must provide proof of a current Class G licence, free of demerit points. Students holding a Class G1 or Class G2 will not be permitted to drive a City vehicle. If you possess a driver's licence, please make notation of the class of your driver's license on your resume.

NOTE 2:  As a condition of employment, some positions may require the successful applicant to obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, or Vulnerable Sector Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in the position.

NOTE 3: You must be available to work for an 8-hour shift to provide program coverage, 5 days a week (including weekends, evenings and holidays) on a scheduled basis. The expectation is that you are available for the entire term.

NOTE 4: All questions on the job questionnaire must be answered and your updated resume included. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.