Summer Student – Parks and Trails (2 Positions)

Summer Student – Parks and Trails (2 Positions)
Job Number # 
23598
Employer 
District of Tofino
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
2
Date Posted 
May 25, 2021
Apply By 
May 31, 2021
Start Date 
2021-06-14
Schedule 
Full Time
Temporary
Hours 
Flexible 40 hour work week. June 14th - September 3rd, 2021
Wage 
$15.32/hour plus 14.8% in lieu of benefits/vacation
NOC Code 
8612
Source 
Employer
Details 

The District of Tofino is seeking a motivated student to work in parks and trails for the summer of 2021. Job start date is June 14, 2021 for a 12 week period.

The successful candidate will learn all aspects of municipal parks operations. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, assisting in the maintenance and installation of municipal park infrastructure including weeding and cutting grass, maintenance of garden beds and planters, trail maintenance, hand excavations and backfilling, unloading and moving of supplies, and refuse and litter pick up.  This position will learn from and assist the District’s full-time professional parks staff.

Qualifications 

To be eligible, students must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
  • have been registered as full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. Preference will be given to students studying or with a strong interest in horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture, natural sciences, carpentry or other similar related field;
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ; and,
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
How to Apply 

Applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed resume containing two references. Materials must identify details of education, training and experience and confirm the applicant’s student status.

Plase forward applications by May 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm to:

April Froment, Manager of Public Spaces, Cultural and Visitor Initiatives

121 Third Street / PO Box 9

Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0

Email afroment@tofino.ca

Phone 250-725-3229 ext. 613

Fax   250-725-3775

The District thanks all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.