Merritt B.C. is nestled in the stunning Nicola Valley, surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Merritt is a small, caring and resilient City featuring an abundance of outdoor recreation and leisure amenities to keep the whole family entertained, big-city amenities and short commutes.

The City of Merritt seeks to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our Team is diverse and forward-thinking; we are committed to inclusive, collaborative, and innovative approaches to meet challenges, achieve our mission, and make a difference in the community.

Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees and commitment to our values. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.

We are looking for students with strong work ethic, initiative and safety mindset to join the City of Merritt's Public Works team in a Summer Student position. Summer Students work full-time during the spring and summer season, from May to September.

What will you do as a Summer Student?

You will work with the Public Works team to keep the City's grounds, sidewalks, streets, roads, and other public areas maintained and ready for enjoyment by our City's residents and visitors. You'll do this by landscaping, mowing, sweeping, shovelling, digging, assisting in maintenance and repairs, and operating tools and equipment, along with other related duties.

What are the working conditions?

As a Summer Student, you will do physically demanding work in a safety-sensitive light industrial work environment outside. You will work outside in all weather conditions through the season.

A student employee shall be a bona fide student presently enrolled full time in a post-secondary program or a grade 12 graduate who has supplied proof of application for such enrollment.

The current rate for this position is $22.05 per hour. This position also receives an amount in lieu of benefits, access to the employee and family assistance plan (EAP), and exclusive perks.

Apply today!

The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. 

If you are a safety-minded individual with a strong work ethic and customer service orientation who takes pride in contributing to a team's success, we invite you to apply.

This position will be posted until filled with a first review of applicants on March 29, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.