Valleyview Home - Maintenance Summer Student

Valleyview Home - Maintenance Summer Student

350 Burwell Rd, St Thomas, ON N5P 4J3, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:59 a.m.

Welcome to Valleyview Home

Valleyview is a 136-bed long term care facility, owned and operated by the City of St. Thomas. We are located in St. Thomas, Ontario and have been welcoming residents since 1969. Valleyview is committed to enhancing our residents' physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being in a home-like atmosphere that promotes friendship, vitality and enjoyment. Our continuous pursuit of this philosophy is reflected in our four core values: Respect, Independence, Community & Teamwork.

2026 SUMMER HIRING

Maintenance Summer Student

Valleyview Home is looking to hire a Maintenance Summer Student to assist with maintenance throughout the summer months. Applications must be received no later than Friday, February 6, 2026. Posting #1152-11-25.

Duration and Availability

• The duration of this contract will be approximately four (4) months.
• Shift times will be 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday.

Position Description

• Required duties may include painting (walls, ceilings, floors), minor drywall patching, minor repairs, light carpentry/plumbing work, moving an assortment of items/shipments to different areas of the Home including residents’ items when moving in, garbage and recycling collection and City Hall runs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a University or College program. Must have attended the previous school year full-time and will be returning to the next school term full-time.
• Enrollment in a Technology Program (Construction – Woodworking, Manufacturing, Electrical, Green Industry) would be considered an asset.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s license with a minimum class G2.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within the last six (6) months).
• Satisfactory TB documentation (dated within the last twelve (12) months).

Remuneration

$20.27 per hour (2025 rate). This is a Unifor local 27 union position.

How to Apply

Go to www.stthomas.ca – Employment, Employment Opportunities. Go to Posting Title and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You may need to register/create a Login. Please import/upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. PDF, Word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application. Note: You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 519-631-1680 ext. 4146.

Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas.