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Seasonal Employment

Join Team Saugeen!

Exciting Summer Opportunities Await in Saugeen Shores!

Are you a student looking for a rewarding and enriching way to spend your summer? The Town of Saugeen Shores is offering a variety of summer positions that provide valuable work experience, skill development, and the chance to make a positive impact in our community.

Why Apply?

Gain Practical Experience: Work in a dynamic environment and build skills that will benefit your future career.
Make a Difference: Contribute to community projects and services that enhance the quality of life in Saugeen Shores.
Network and Connect: Meet new people, make professional connections, and be part of a supportive team.
Enjoy the Summer: Experience the beauty of Saugeen Shores while working in a vibrant and welcoming community.

Join Us

As a summer student, you'll have the opportunity to experience all that Saugeen Shores has to offer while contributing to our vibrant community. Whether you're looking to gain valuable work experience, enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Huron, or be part of a supportive and dynamic team, Saugeen Shores is the place for you. Whether you're interested in parks and recreation, engineering, GIS, administration, public works, or community services, there's a position for you! Apply now and start your journey with us!

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Why choose the Town of Saugeen Shores?

Gain experience for future full-time employment
Make a difference in your community
Friendly and fun work environment
Predictable hours up to 40 hours per week
Opportunity to work outside along our beautiful waterfront and beaches
You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, practice and improve already obtained skills, and work in a team environment where your duties change every day

How to apply

Complete the online application located on the Careers section of the website.
Positions are typically posted in December and applications are accepted until 4:30 pm EST on January 31st of the applicable summer season year (deadline may vary for some positions)
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on an "as-needed" basis only
Apply early. Hiring will be ongoing until all positions have been filled.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
It is not guaranteed that all advertised positions will be filled. Budget approval and job-sharing positions may affect the advertised positions wages and terms.

Positions available (pending budget approval)

Parks and Facilities

As a Parks and Recreation summer student, you will have the opportunity to work on one of the following crews listed below.

When applying to the parks summer student position, you will be asked to rank your top three positions. Preferences will be considered, but not guaranteed.

Waterfront Crew:

Do you want to work where everyone else holidays? Join the Waterfront Crew and spend your days at the beach! This position will be assigned work along the waterfront of Saugeen Shores. The areas include Gobles Grove, Port Elgin and Southampton beaches. Duties include operation of half ton pick up truck, golf cart, grass cutting, removing beach debris, beach grooming, garbage collection, washroom cleaning and other general maintenance duties.

Sports Field Crew:

Is your happy place on a ball diamond or soccer pitch? Sports Field (Active Parks) Crew staff are responsible for maintaining the sports fields throughout the municipality. Duties include operation of half ton pick-up truck, tractor, dragging and lining ball diamonds, lining soccer fields and general maintenance to our parks.

Parks Garbage Crew:

On this crew you travel throughout the town's streets, parks and waterfront emptying garbage bins and collecting litter. Duties include operation of mini packer, one ton truck, half ton pick-up truck, golf cart, ATV, emptying barrels in our Parks, Tourist Camps, main streets, and harbours and delivering waste to the Landfill Site. Premium of 50 cents/hr. on wage.

Washroom Crew:

Are you proud of your community? Join this crew to help keep our washrooms and facilities clean and safe. Staff is responsible to maintain approximately 30+ seasonal facilities throughout the municipality. Duties include operation of half ton pick-up truck, cleaning, stocking, small repairs, general maintenance and upkeep of Town buildings. Premium of 50 cents/hr. on wage.

Grass Crew:

Do you like spending time in the Town's green spaces and love the smell of freshly cut grass? Then join the grass crew. Grass Crew are responsible for cutting and maintaining grass in our 200+ acres of green space. Duties include operating half ton pick-up truck with trailer, tractor, riding mower, trimmers and push mowers.

Downtown/Horticulture Crew:

Do you have a green thumb? Love caring for gardens and making Southampton and Port Elgin downtowns beautiful, then join the Horticultural Crew. These crews are responsible for maintaining approximately 170 gardens & passive parks throughout the municipality. Duties include operation of half ton pick-up truck, planting, watering, weeding and general maintenance.

Facility Maintenance Crew:

On this crew staff is responsible for assisting in the set up and teardown of events and building maintenance in our Facilities and assist with park maintenance. Duties include operation of half ton pick-up truck and trailer, tractor & riding mower, cutting grass, maintaining active parks and general maintenance duties including small carpentry and repair, cleaning, stocking, small repairs, general maintenance and upkeep of Town buildings.

Tourist Camp Attendants:

Staff are responsible for maintaining the two municipal Tourist Camps of 464 campsites (seasonal and transient). Duties include operation of half ton pick-up truck, golf cart, riding mower, push mower, trimmer, garbage collection, washroom cleaning and general maintenance. Office duties include registration, administration, handling of financial transactions and public inquiries.

Harbour Attendants:

This front line staff is the first ambassador for the Town that boaters see upon arrival at the Port Elgin Harbour. Along with catering to visitors, harbour staff will keep busy making sure our 280 seasonal transient boaters are provided with the services they required. Duties include operating a half ton pick-up truck, golf cart, mooring, fueling and pumping out boats, garbage collection, washroom cleaning and general maintenance. Office duties include registration, administration, handling of financial transactions and public inquired.

Note: VHF Radio Certification required (will train if required) and Bronze Medallion or higher will be considered an asset for the harbour positions.

Pay: $17.20 (under 18 rate) to $19.20 per hour (2025 rates)

Public Works and Operations

Public Works Summer Student:

This position assists the Public Works division in road maintenance, litter collective and general maintenance. This position is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Pay: $18.70 to $19.70 per hour (2025 rates)

Cemetery Summer Student:

This position assists the Operations division with maintaining the Port Elgin and Southampton cemeteries.

This position is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Pay: $18.20 to $19.20 per hour (2025 rates)

Tourism

Tourism Ambassadors:

Are you proud to call Saugeen Shores your home? As the Tourism Ambassador you will provide customer service and participate in event planning, promotions and marketing, graphic design, photography, telephone, and computer work, and perform other duties as assigned. You will assist all visitors and residents with travel and tourism inquiries.

Pay: $21.20 to $22.20 per hour (2025 rates)

Administration and Co-Op opportunities

We offer positions (co-op and contract) in specialized areas like GIS/asset management, engineering, waterfront stewardship, and office administration. Check your local university or college co-op board for summer opportunities to advance your knowledge and experience in your field of study.

Pay: $18.70 to $22.20 per hour (2025 rates)

The recruitment and selection process

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications are reviewed in January and February. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by Human Resources to participate in a virtual interview.
If you are successful, you will receive a verbal offer followed by an electronic offer letter and required documentation from Human Resources.

Onboarding

Most summer positions will begin between mid-April and mid-may and will end at the end of August.
All students will be required to complete mandatory training. Training will include a combination of online, virtual, and in-person job specific training.
We expect all staff to understand and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
The Town takes workplace safety seriously and expects seasonal and summer staff to make it a top priority while employed with the Town.

Additional information

Most summer positions will begin between mid-April and mid-may and will end at the end of August.
Parks, Recreation, Public Works and Operations summer positions will require a valid G or G2 driver's license.
Some positions will be required to have Standard First Aid certifications

Questions?

Contact Human Resources at 519-832-2008 x.132 or email jobs@saugeenshores.ca

Accessibility

The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.