Job Type:
Contract
Department:
Hourly Wage:
$18.41
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
July 31, 2026
Openings:
1
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This contract position is eligible for the following:
- Hourly Rate: $18.41
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
- Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
Position Summary
The Town of Milton’s Operations division is currently accepting applications for the contract position of Summer Student – Operations (Parks). Successful candidates must be able to work from May 1, 2026 – August 28, 2026. Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, this position is responsible for park maintenance duties.
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Performs park maintenance duties including turf maintenance, horticulture planting and maintenance, garbage collection and other park beatification
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Follows a schedule to provide routine service to parks and open spaces
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Operates riding mowers and landscaping related equipment in accordance with industry standards
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Represents the Town of Milton in a professional manner and works as part of a team
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Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Department objectives
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Enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary school
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Documentation/proof of registration as a current full-time student must accompany the application; please attach the proof to your resume document
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Previous experience with park and road maintenance duties, such as turf maintenance, horticulture, and roadway flagging is considered an asset
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Minimum G2 license is required
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Current Standard First Aid Certificate/CPR and WHMIS is considered an asset
Note to Applicants
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practice
We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. This position will be posted until filled.
If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
