Student Summer Employment-Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site - Guide Interpreter

Government of Canada; Saint John; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Canada- New Brunswick Field Unit is seeking Student Guide-Interpreters for the summer of 2027 at Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site in Saint John, New Brunswick. You will welcome visitors, provide orientation, and share information in both official languages across the Visitor Centre and tower.

Applicants must be enrolled students, with experience in public speaking and cash handling, and be willing to work irregular hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• This job requires enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited program.
• Experience in public speaking and direct interaction with the public is preferred.
• Experience handling cash and operating a POS system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and orient visitors at Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site.
• Respond to questions and complaints from visitors.
• Share information about Parks Canada sites and Saint John attractions.
• Present history of the site to diverse audiences.
• Collect revenue using POS and complete daily sales reports.
• Perform light custodial tasks and assist in events.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

Student in accredited program

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

Parks Canada- New Brunswick Field Unit

Closing date: February 3, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number 2027-CAP-NBFU-CMT-STU-OC-012

Employment tenure Employment dates range from June 2027 to early September 2027 (possible part-time employment from September 2027 to October 2027). You must be available to work throughout all the summer season to be selected for a student position.

Salary $17.36 to $27.68 per hour-Salary to be determined based on the level of education required by the student employment categories and the completed current academic level.

Level SU-01-Full-time opportunities. 37.5 hours a week depending on the position.

Who can apply

• Registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post secondary student in an accredited academic program; or
• Participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution, and;
• Meet the minimum age requirement to work in the province or territory where the job is located as well as to any specific age student program requirements. 16 years-old at the time of hire, this is the minimum age to work in New Brunswick;
• Have legal status to work in Canada.

Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Organization information

For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada .

Duties

Duties as a Student Guide-Interpreter include, but are not limited to:

• Communicate with visitors to Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site in both official languages;
• Greet and provide orientation;
• Respond to visitors’ questions and complaints;
• Share information with the public about this national historic site, about other Parks Canada places in the region, or about other Saint John attractions;
• Present the history of Carleton Martello Tower to diverse audiences in an engaging way;
• Collect revenue using a Point-of-Sale system and completes daily sales reports;
• Performs light custodial tasks;
• Facilitate a safe and enjoyable visitor experience at Carleton Martello Tower by observing Compliance Guidelines;
• Contribute to a safe work environment by following safe work practices and reporting hazards;
• Assists in the organization and delivery of special events and interpretive programming.

Work environment

From its commanding position in Carleton Heights, Carleton Martello Tower has stood watch over the city of Saint John for more than two centuries. Born from the need to guard the city against a land attack from the west during the War of 1812, this Martello tower has been a witness to over 130 years of Canada’s military heritage. With one of the best lookout points in the city, visitors are rewarded with a stunning view of the Bay of Fundy, Partridge Island and the Saint John skyline. Carleton Martello Tower is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students to support our summer 2027 operations at this iconic landmark. Student Guide-Interpreters are required to work in both the Visitor Centre and the historic tower, which consists of four floors. The grounds that surround the site are hilly and feature uneven terrain in some areas. Multiple flights of stairs provide access to the tower.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to hire students for the summer 2027.

The exact number of positions available is to be determined.

Important messages

Work location: Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site - Saint John, New Brunswick

Housing is not provided.

Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance;
• Parks Canada prohibits smoking or vaping in the workplace.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/ territorial holidays when required;
• Willing to work and travel on foot in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of your duties;
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment, may also be required to dress in period costume;
• Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certification;
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time;
• Perform certain physical tasks as per the job requirements (e.g. lifting minimum of 20 lbs / 10 kgs).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

• registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program; or
• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in public speaking;
• Experience in paid or volunteer work that entailed direct contact and communication with the public;
• Experience in handling cash and operating a point-of-sale system.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

• Parks Canada, its objectives and mandate.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to provide service excellence to clients;
• Ability to work as a member of a team;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Exercises sound judgment;
• Communicates effectively;
• Takes responsibility for their actions;
• Personally connects with people;
• Adaptable and excels in dealing with change in the face of fluctuating workloads.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Bilingual (English and French)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

• Experience in heritage interpretation, theatre/performing arts, or story-telling.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.