The Town of Amherst is currently accepting resumes for a variety of summer student positions, listed below. In your application, please indicate which position you are applying for.
Turf & Trail Maintenance/Landscape Maintenance
- Assist with turf and trail maintenance and upkeep such as, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, raking, weeding, litter pick-up, and turf repair;
- Assisting with the installation and maintenance of all floral displays such as planting, weeding, edging, mulching, and watering of flower beds, trees, and hanging baskets
- Litter pick-up and general beautification duties will also apply
Robb Sports Complex
- Assist in daily operations and overall tidiness of Robb Sports Complex. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Field maintenance and repair, mowing, trimming, lining ball fields, painting & litter pick-up
Active Living Programming & Community Events
- Assist with the development and coordination of programs and events to support family first and unstructured play activities;
- Assist with the promotion of tourism, recreation, arts and culture within the Town.
All positions will require:
- Availability to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.
- Must have been a full-time student in 2024/25 and returning to full-time schooling in the fall of 2025.
- Post-secondary - Availability to commence work on or around May 5, 2025 with a projected end date of August 22, 2025.
- High school students - must be 16 years or older and available to commence work on or close to July 2, 2025 with a projected end date of August 22, 2025.
- A valid class 5 driver’s licence is a strong asset.
APPLICANT SCREENING AND SELECTION WILL BEGIN THE WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2025
In your application, please indicate which summer student position you are applying for.
Please submit resumes by email in confidence to:
Sandi Embree, Human Resources Generalist
Town of Amherst
98 East Victoria St.
P.O. Box 516
Amherst, NS B4H 4A1
We thank you in advance for your application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Amherst is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender and/or gender identity or expression, disability or national origin in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights code.
Should you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at
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