Employment

Town of Trochu Summer Job Opportunities

Arboretum Summer Student

Reporting to: Arboretum Head Gardener

Purpose of Position:

To assist the head gardener with all aspects of maintaining the Arboretum.

Job Specifications:

Successful applicants must:

  • Have a valid drivers license
  • Be between the ages of 16 and 30
  • Be physically fit and able to withstand normal working conditions
  • Ability to effectively organize work and establish priorities
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Punctuality
  • Ability to effectively represent the interest of the municipality and the Arboretum Society

Job Tasks:

  • Weeding
  • Watering
  • Mowing
  • Planting
  • Tree Trimming
  • Hedge Trimming
  • Assisting with miscellaneous projects
  • May be required to assist with maintenance in other town parks & boulevards
  • Cleaning bathrooms
  • Cleaning Visitor Interpretative Centre

Employment Term:

The job starts on or around May 1 and runs to Aug 31. Exact start date depends on weather conditions. Position depends on acceptance of the Canada Summer Jobs grant.

Resumes can be dropped off at the Town Office or

Mailed to the attention of Dave Nelson, Box 340,

Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 or emailed to

kim.helmer@townoftrochu.ca

 

Town of Trochu Summer Student

 

Reporting to: Director of Operations & CAO

 Purpose of Position:

To assist public works staff with summer tasks.

Job Specifications:

Successful applicants must:

  • Have a valid drivers license
  • Be between the ages of 16 and 30
  • Be physically fit and able to withstand normal working conditions
  • Ability to effectively organize work and establish priorities
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Ability to effectively represent the interest of the municipality

 Job Tasks:

  • Mowing
  • Trimming grass
  • Pruning
  • Spraying
  • Pothole filling
  • Painting
  • Assisting with miscellaneous projects
  • Helping with Canada Day Celebrations

 Employment Term:

The job starts on or about May 1 and runs to Aug 31. Start date dependant upon weather conditions. Position depends on acceptance of the Canada Summer Jobs grant.  For a more comprehensive description of this employment opportunity please visit www.town.trochu.ab.ca

 Resumes can be dropped off at the Town Office or

Mailed to the attention of Dave Nelson, Box 340,

Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 or emailed to

kim.helmer@townoftrochu.ca