Recreation Coordinator Assistant (Summer Student)

Recreation Coordinator Assistant (Summer Student)

The Township of Laurentian Valley is known throughout the Upper Ottawa Valley as an area of distinct charm and natural beauty. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle second to none. Laurentian Valley is experiencing significant growth as it continues to capitalize on its strategic location in Renfrew County.

The Township of Laurentian Valley is recruiting for a Summer Student – Recreation Coordinator Assistant. Positions start May 4, 2026, and is 35 hours per week for 16 weeks. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Duties:

• Assist with the community gardens program including promotions, socials, registrations, plot rentals, payments, garden maintenance, site visits and acting as the township main point of contact with community garden members.
• Support the planning, administration and implementation of events and programs such as junior gardener competition, Stafford party in the park, water and dirt festival, geo-gnoming contest, multicultural festival, etc.
• Attend events to help with logistics, communications with event stakeholders and sponsors, and assist with post event media communications.
• Provide assistance with public inquires concerning recreation, tourism and culture by responding to phone calls, emails and social media as well as in-person inquiries.
• Provide graphic design for social media platform and website promotions.
• Maintain community gardens and parks including miscellaneous outdoor maintenance, parks and recreation site visits.
• Interact with council, municipal partners, sponsors, recreation volunteers, township staff and the general public in professional manner.
• Provide support with recreation committees of council.
• Provide administrative support to township departments.

• Able to work independently.
• Physically capable of performing assigned duties.
• Digital marketing experience is an asset.
• Experience in operating maintenance equipment such as grass trimmers, lawnmowers, etc. is an asset.
• Valid class G2 or G driver’s license.
• Provide personal CSA-approved safety footwear.
• Registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year.
• May be subject to inclement weather and/or weather extremes during the discharge of responsibilities.
• Considerable periods of standing and/or moderate walking in the field may be required.

Closing: February 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter, in MS Word or PDF format, citing “RE: Public Works Student Labourer.”

Thank you for your interest. Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.