Summer Student - Special Events (2 vacancies)

Summer Student – Special Events (2 vacancies)

Reporting to : Manager of Special Events

Department : Parks and Recreation

Classification : Summer Student; Unionized

Salary Range : $19.71 / hour as per Schedule “A”

Starting Date : April 2026

Application Deadline : No later than 4 : 00pm January 30, 2026

Why Woodstock?

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Job Summary

Are you looking for a hands‑on role that allows you to get outside and engage with the community? We're hiring Summer Students to assist with the setup and operation of special events. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team on the Woodstock 125th Anniversary celebrations and various city‑run and external events. This role is an excellent fit for students with a passion for community engagement who love working outdoors. You will gain valuable hands‑on experience and contribute significantly to Woodstock's milestone celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Event Setup and Teardown : Set up and take down equipment, tents, tables, chairs, signage, fencing and cable mats for events such as Victoria Day, Canada Day, Streetfest, City Beautiful Awards, Cowapolooza and 125th Anniversary events.
• Provide support and prepare facilities for external events such as community fundraisers, picnics, runs and large bookings.
• Event Operation : Provide on‑site support during events, working during evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of event spaces, including washrooms, and collect and dispose of garbage and litter as directed.
• Support environmental stewardship through eco‑friendly practices such as proper waste segregation and recycling initiatives.
• Parks Support : Collaborate with Parks staff to support general maintenance tasks.
• Operate machinery such as string trimmers, leaf blowers, push mowers and vehicles.
• Assist with general maintenance of city facilities including parks, pavilions, washrooms, turf and horticulture areas.
• Customer Service and Safety : Interact with event attendees and provide inclusive, friendly customer service.
• Gather informal feedback from event attendees to aid in continual improvement of future events.
• Assist with event‑related administrative tasks.
• Perform routine inspections of park and city facilities to identify and report issues.

Perform other related duties as directed by the Manager of Special Events, Supervisor of Parks or designate.

Qualifications

Essential :

Preferred :

Working Conditions

Thank you for your interest…

Thank you for your interest in working with the City. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place in February 2026.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Important Employment Policy

Please note : Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR‑015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR‑015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit your resume and cover letter online at https : / / cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com / .

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