Summer Horticultural StudentsHamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Summer Horticultural Students
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
À propos
Term of Employment: Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm (hours could vary) , May 4, 202 6 to September 4,
$ 26.58 per hour (40 hour/week)
Reporting To The Facilities Operations Supervisors, You Will Work At Various Board Sites Across The Hamilton-Wentworth District Maintaining Gardens And Landscaped Areas. This Will Include, But Is Not Limited To
Weeding, trimming, and watering plants .
Grounds clean up, such as collecting garbage .
Other duties as assigned.
The applicant must have a valid Class G driver's license and be able to drive a Board vehicle . Successful candidates will be responsible for the transportation of tools and materials to designated locations.
Qualifications & Skills
Previous landscaping experience .
Hold a Class G-class driver's license.
Able to meet the physical demands of this position (lifting heavy materials , standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting movements).
Proficient English written, oral, and reading communication skills.
Preference given to individuals who are currently working towards a diploma in horticultural from a recognized post-secondary institution .
Be advised that Human Resources may conduct audits of resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
How To Apply
When applying to HWDSB through , your application package must include:
Resume
Cover Letter
Method of interview: Panel virtual interviews on MS Teams. *Candidates will be asked to show government-issued photo identification at the time of interview to confirm their identity.* All personal details may be covered by candidate.
Posting close date: March 1 , 202 6 at 4:00 pm .
Tentative interview dates: Interviews will be held virtually on March 1 1th and 12th, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest in Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity Statement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.
HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity And Inclusion, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes. HWDSB Especially Invites And Welcomes Applications From
Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples);
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; (e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
Persons who identify as women; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+)
As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.
HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Land Acknowledgement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty.
The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity.
We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Applicant Self-Identification Form
The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario's Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.
If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select "prefer not to answer". This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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