| Reference #: | Competition #2026-06 |
| Position Type: | Student Job |
| Location: | Woodstock, ON |
| Date Posted: | Mar 19, 2026 |
Job Description
POSITION: Transportation Patrol Summer Student (Competition #2026-06)
LOCATION: Public Works Department – Transportation Division (Highland)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (May 4th, 2026 – September 2nd, 2026)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday -Thursday, 6:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (40hrs/week)
REPORTING TO: Patrol Foreperson
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-union
WAGE: 2026 summer student rate: $21.05/hr
VACANCY REASON: Student Positions
WHAT WE OFFER:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Traveling throughout the County. General labour tasks, using grass trimmers, traffic control (flagging), road maintenance, sign repair, washing vehicles, cleaning the shop, removing debris (animals) from the roads, and painting. Working indoors and outdoors required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
If you are a returning student, please send an email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca and include the title of the position you are applying for, and confirm the following:
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.
POSTING DATE: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, by 4pm.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.
LOCATION: Public Works Department – Transportation Division (Highland)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (May 4th, 2026 – September 2nd, 2026)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday -Thursday, 6:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (40hrs/week)
REPORTING TO: Patrol Foreperson
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-union
WAGE: 2026 summer student rate: $21.05/hr
VACANCY REASON: Student Positions
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Traveling throughout the County. General labour tasks, using grass trimmers, traffic control (flagging), road maintenance, sign repair, washing vehicles, cleaning the shop, removing debris (animals) from the roads, and painting. Working indoors and outdoors required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
- To be considered for a student position, you must currently be enrolled on a full-time basis at a post-secondary institution, and be returning to a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in the fall of 2026.
- G2 or G driver’s license and clean driving record
If you are a returning student, please send an email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca and include the title of the position you are applying for, and confirm the following:
- You are currently enrolled on a full-time basis at a post-secondary institution, and will be returning to a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in the fall of 2026
- Your driving record from last year is still acceptable (if applicable)
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.
POSTING DATE: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, by 4pm.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.
