Employment Opportunities: 2026 Summer Students

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Communications Department is currently seeking one (1) summer student.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, this summer term position will provide both practical experience and professional development, setting you up for a successful career in corporate communications.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Communications Manager in daily activities and assigned projects;
Partner directly with various stakeholders to develop internal communications campaigns, ensuring the content and creative is consistent and compelling;
Support social media campaigns and community management;
Assist with website content, performance and management;
Assist in creating materials for presentations;
Assist in ad creation for print and digital/social media;
Assist in photography and videography;
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Post-secondary education in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Marketing/Commerce/Digital Media.

Strong communicator and collaborator;
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) , as well as Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop and InDesign);
Strong customer service skills;
Positive, proactive, very detailed oriented and driven to succeed;
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
Problem analysis and solving skills;
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills;
Photography/videography capture and editing skills;
Quick learner with a keen interest in a career in corporate communications;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment;
Ability to ensure work is accurate and completed under tight deadlines.

Salary: $20.34
Hours: 35 hours/week
Dates: Approximately first week of May until last week of August (subject to availability)

HOW TO APPLY                                                                                    

Please submit resume and cover letter, specifying which summer student position you are applying for, to the attention of:

Broc Belding
Communications Manager
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Email: hr@towngbw.ca

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is currently seeking summer students as Recreation Supervisors.

Applicants may require occasional access to a personal vehicle. Vehicle usage will be reimbursed at 58 cents per kilometer, paid monthly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Opening and closing the Brundage Point River Centre as key and alarm code holder;
Greeting visitors to the Brundage Point River Centre;
Assist with tourism inquiries and directions;
Supervising rental events and ensuring facilities are operational;
Greeting and assisting event organizers;
Assist official Town event and program delivery;
Parks and facility monitoring & maintenance of Town facilities, including: Brundage Point River Centre, Unity Park, Veterans Peace Park, Ball Fields, Tennis Courts, Walking Trail, Parks and Playgrounds;
Some light sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of Community Centers may be required;
Ensuring facility lawns are free of litter and debris;
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Outgoing and friendly personality;
Ability to work well with all types of personalities;
Good organizational and time management skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education: Grade 12 or higher.

Salary: $17.80
Hours: 40 hours/week (includes evenings, weekends and holidays)
Dates: Approximately first week of May until last week of August (subject to availability)

HOW TO APPLY                          

Please submit resume and cover letter, specifying which summer student position you are applying for, to the attention of:

Rick Adams
Community Development and Recreation Director
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Email: hr@towngbw.ca

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is currently seeking summer students as Labourers in our Public Works Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CREW

Parks and facility monitoring & maintenance of Town facilities, including:

Daily Review of all Town facilities including Brundage Point River Centre, Unity Park, Veterans Peace Park, Ball Fields, Tennis Courts, Walking Trail, Parks and Playgrounds;
Weekly mowing, maintenance and cleaning of Town-owned green spaces;
Some light sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning of Community Centres may be required;
Ensuring facility lawns are free of litter and debris;
Assisting with rental events and ensuring facilities are operational;
Back-up assistance for official Town event and program delivery;
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to:
Operate small power tools, lawn mowers (ride-on and push);
Stand for long durations;
Work with others and alone;
Work from written instructions;
Work weekends and holidays.
Supply own CSA approved protective footwear;
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence;
Valid Traffic Control Person certificate (preferred, not required); and
Valid First Aid Training and CPR training.

Education: Grade 12 or higher.

Salary: $17.80
Hours: 40 hours/week
Dates: Approximately first week of May until last week of August (subject to availability)

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit resume and cover letter, specifying which summer student position you are applying for, to the attention of:

Christopher Crabbe
Director of Public Works
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Email: hr@towngbw.ca