About the role#
This is a full-time, paid summer internship for 2026. You will work on-site in Kitchener, Ontario, to help maintain municipal cemetery grounds.
What you'll do#
- Cut grass and perform general landscaping tasks.
- Plant trees and shrubs.
- Maintain cemetery infrastructure and facilities.
- Clean and prepare your work areas before and after tasks.
- Follow all safety protocols while working.
What you'll need#
- Physical stamina for outdoor work in different weather conditions.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment safely.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.
- Basic knowledge of landscaping or maintenance.
- Enrollment in a relevant program such as Environmental Engineering, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or Kinesiology.
Location & details#
- Location: Kitchener, Ontario.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
About City of Kitchener
The City of Kitchener is a government agency based in Ontario. It serves a population of 213,000 residents. The organization employs 1,536 people and manages municipal services ranging from engineering and planning to IT and community operations. It was founded in 1912.
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