The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Public Works department is seeking Seasonal Road Maintenance Students for the Wroxeter (2), Zurich (1) and Auburn (1) locations!
Position Summary
The estimated term of employment is from May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
This position requires a person to safely perform and assist other employees with various road maintenance and inspection activities.
What We Offer
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work!
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Role and Responsibilities
- Under the direction and supervision of full time staff, perform various activities such as:
- Traffic control
- Grass cutting
- Tree cutting and removal
- Sign installation and replacements
- Placing and leveling soil/gravel
- Seeding
- Pothole patching
- Various inspection activities
- Safely operate various power tools and equipment.
- Complete all tasks in compliance with all applicable safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and policies.
- Student shall provide their own safety shoes, safety vests, work gloves and hard hats and safety eye-wear if prescription is required.
- Hearing protection and non-prescription safety eye-wear will be provided.
Hours may vary. Typically 10 hour days Monday – Thursday.
Qualifications and Education
- Grade 12 completion.
- Pursuing post-secondary diploma or degree in trades or engineering field.
- Class “G” drivers licence and a clean driver’s abstract
- Candidates must be able to provide their own transportation to and from home and the assigned patrol yard, and could be assigned to any patrol in Huron County
Competitive Compensation
- $18.21 to $25.34 per hour (based on education and experience) as indicated by the 2025 non-union student pay grid
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Option to opt into an OMERS pension plan
Please forward your letter of application and resume to humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca
Submission Guidelines:
- We would love to have you join our team! To apply for this position, please ensure that:
- Email subject is “2026 Road Maintenance Student – and include with location you are applying to (Wroxeter, Zurich, Auburn)”
- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.