The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Environmental Service Labourer – Waste Management, Summer Student

**Posting Date:**Wednesday, March 18, 2026

**Closing Date:**Open until filled

Starting Rate:$19.60 hourly

Salary Range:$19.60 - $21.10 hourly

**Hours of Work:**40 hours per week

**Classification:**Student

**Status:**Temporary full-time up to 4 months

The District: Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and

build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation

package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion.It’s what we do!

The Opportunity: Each year, the District hires a number of post-secondary students to assist with our seasonal summer

operations. This is a great opportunity for students to develop transferable skills, support career goals and

learn more about the District Municipality of Muskoka! Summer employment opportunities are temporary, full-
time positions commencing the first week of May and continue through to the end of August. In this position,

you are responsible for assisting with clean up and operation of solid waste, recycling, hazardous waste, and

electronic diversion sites throughout Muskoka.

What you will do:

• Using a District vehicle to drive across Muskoka;

• Assist site attendants at landfills and transfer sites;

• Pick-up refuse, debris and large objects at District solid waste sites throughout Muskoka;

• Clean-up operations and grounds maintenance;

• Assist in special collections on selected weekends;

• Deliver flyers, conduct surveys, and assist in education of public on solid waste or recycling programs as

required;

• Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures

and directives as established by the District.

• Other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and excellent communication skills are required.

• General computer skills would be beneficial.

• Ability to lift moderate loads and operate yard maintenance equipment would be desirable.

• A valid Ontario Driver’s License (minimum Class G2) will be required.

• Will involve working every other weekend including long weekends.

• Students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies for the following school year with proof of

enrolment provided to the Human Resources department when requested.

What we are offering: The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:

Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOWor visit ourcareers pagefor other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.