Summer Student Workers

School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently we have one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 62% of which are aboriginal.

Our small community boasts an excellent recreation facility (ice arena, swimming pool and gymnasium), an 18-hole golf course, racquet centre, tennis court, museum and a 700-seat performing art centre.

School District No. 52 is an exhilarating place to work where new ideas and opportunities are embraced. School District No. 52 has often been described as “cutting edge” in terms of instruction and assessment practices and is well known for the forward thinking work of the Aboriginal Education and Support Services Department and their initiative and involvement in many projects.

School District No. 52 has the following opportunity:

Full-time, temporary positions, 8 hours per day, are available to students for summer employment, effective May 1, 2024 until August 31, 2024.

Qualifications include:

1. Assists employees with maintenance projects; may include painting.
2. Assists with maintaining playing fields and grounds as required.
3. Operates district vehicles, if required.
4. May work with small gasoline engines and power washing equipment.
5. Works outdoors in inclement weather.
6. Practices all applicable School District and WCB safety policies.
7. Works with and under the supervision of a tradesperson as assigned.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

1. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
2. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.
3. Must be aware of and follow safety procedures.
4. Must have valid driver’s license or “N” and provide a driver’s abstract.

Watch this video to learn more about Prince Rupert