Forestry Labourer Summer Student

Forestry Labourer Summer Student

Summer Student - Multiple Vacancies

Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number: STUDENT-26-03
Job Type: Student,
Full-time, Up to 4 Months (May-August), Non-Union
Salary Range: $18.08 to $20.98 per hour
Posted:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Final date to receive applications:

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity The Parks and Forestry Branch is part of the City of Barrie’s Operations Department. The Branch is responsible for the management, maintenance, and ongoing care of over 3,100 acres of waterfront, parkland and open space including 127 parks and 145 kilometers of trails. Services include horticulture displays and maintenance, turf management, shoreline maintenance, maintenance of parks amenities such as playgrounds, play courts, picnic shelters, and spray pads, waste collection, landscape construction, City's outdoor rink program, greenhouse operations, trails maintenance, and winter snow removal operations.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Forestry Journeyperson I and II and the Parks and Forestry Program Coordinator, and reporting to the Forestry Foreperson, the Forestry Labourer Summer Student is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of municipal trees within the City of Barrie and assisting with the implementation of the urban forestry program. Specifically, this position assists with planting, pruning, removal, and replacement of trees on streets, parks, right-of-ways, and environmental protection lands, and assisting with maintenance of equipment used in tree maintenance.

Overall, this position plays an integral role in maintaining an attractive and safe community that enhances the quality of life for City of Barrie residents, visitors, and businesses.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Currently enrolled in or is a student in College or University

Experience

Demonstrated experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

General knowledge of the principles related to arboriculture, including tree identification and safe work practices

Demonstrated ability to: exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time work independently with minimal supervision

Basic problem solving, teamwork, active listening, and attention to detail skills

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Conditions of Employment

Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

* Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy
. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.