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Students & seasonal careers

Want work that fits your life? Whether that’s summers only, seasonal or part-time hours, or a co-op placement – we hire for all of it.

Your work matters here. You might be the lifeguard keeping kids safe, the person maintaining parks where families spend time, or helping run programs people look forward to.

Find a place that works for you.

Co-op opportunities

Get hands-on experience in your field while getting a school credit. Our co-op students work on real projects alongside experienced teams – where you will contribute from day one. Areas that we have hired co-op students include:

Human Resources
Information Technology
Engineering
Environmental Services
Planning & Building
Finance & Accounting
Community Recreation & Culture Services
Office of the Mayor

Summer student jobs (May to September)

Around 200 students work with us each summer.

From lifeguarding and maintaining parks to museum programs and office work – you’ll build skills and help keep things running smoothly. Explore summer opportunities in these areas:

Aquatics

Spend your summer by the pool and help keep swimmers safe while teaching people of all ages to love the water. Jobs include:

Head Lifeguard
Lifeguard
Swimming Instructor

Work Locations: One of three Outdoor pools

Green Spaces & Parks

Help keep the City beautiful. You’ll work outdoors and get hands-on experience maintaining parks, trails, gardens, and other green spaces. Placements are available in these areas:

Horticulture
Sports Parks
Cemetery Operations

Historical Services

Bring local history to life. Help run programs, give tours, and work directly with visitors at museums and heritage sites. Jobs include:

Collections Assistant
Program Assistant
Morningstar Mill Assistant
Carousel Team Member

Work Locations: St. Catharines Museum, Welland Canals Centre, Morningstar Mill, and Lakeside Park Carousel

Other Summer Jobs

We also hire students in legal, finance, records, admin, and by-law enforcement – solid office experience that builds your professional skills. Examples include:

Administrative Student
Records & Privacy Student
Legal Services Student
By-Law Enforcement Student

Note: Most summer student positions require enrollment in a post-secondary program related to the field. Aquatics positions don’t require post-secondary enrollment.

Seasonal & casual jobs

These roles run spring through fall and offer hands-on work with flexible scheduling.

Perfect if you want outdoor work or seasonal hours. Most hiring happens between mid-April through to November.

Seasonal and Casual Jobs include:

Building Custodian
Concrete Worker
Facilities Maintenance
Forestry Labourer
Gardener
Municipal Operator
Parks Operator
Truck Driver

Looking for part-time work during the school year? Crossing Guard roles might work. Check out Safety & Security Careers to learn more.

Learn more

Explore current opportunities

Ready to find something that works for you?

Check out what’s available.

“When I was in high school, I could only do evenings and weekends. Then through university, I fit shifts around my classes. Now that I’m done school, I can work full time. It’s always adjusted with me.”

– Joe,

ㅤHead Lifeguard

“The City is an amazing place to be. It has taught me so much – not just as a leader but about giving your all. You see how much goes into making the city run – it’s pretty incredible.”

– Jonathan,

ㅤManager, Customer Service

“Our manager really stands up for us when things get busy. There’s a strong focus on balance – we work hard, but we’re also reminded that we have a life outside of work.”

– Shauna,

ㅤSenior By-Law Officer