Student Summer Employment - Fundy National Park - Maintenance

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

Job summary

Parks Canada is seeking a Student Summer Employment candidate for Fundy National Park maintenance in Alma, New Brunswick. You will assist with grounds, roads, and facilities maintenance, landscaping, and related tasks while gaining summer work experience in a federal park setting.

This role requires student status, availability May to early September 2027, and the ability to work 37.5–40 hours per week. Housing is not guaranteed and travel costs are the responsibility of the student.

Qualifications

• Registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited program.
• Participation in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level is acceptable.
• Must have legal status to work in Canada and meet provincial age requirements in New Brunswick.

Responsibilities

• Assist park grounds or roads crew with general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, road and facilities; installation and related tasks.
• Support trails, campgrounds, landscaping and related maintenance activities as part of Parks Canada operations.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Outdoor work

General labour

Education

Secondary or post-secondary student in accredited program

Tools

Basic handyperson experience

Basic tool and equipment knowledge

Job description

Student Summer Employment - Fundy National Park - Maintenance

Parks Canada- New Brunswick Field Unit

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

Selection process number
2027-CAP-NBFU-FNP-STU-OC-008

Employment tenure
Employment dates range from May 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 or 40 hours a week depending on the position.

Who can apply
Persons are eligible for student employment with Parks Canada provided they are:- 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
Assisting the park grounds or roads crew with general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, road and facilities, construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements for the Parks Canada Agency.This work could include working with the Trail and Ground team to maintain our trails, campgrounds or golf course including landscaping work, tree planting, mowing, tree cutting/trimming, trail repair/restoration work, install trail signs, etc. Or working with the roads team for solid waste management, firewood, wayfinding support to visitor services, or road and highway maintenance.

Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada's outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

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: Fundy National Park - Alma, New Brunswick
Please note:
May be required to find own housing in the area. Staff housing is limited and not guaranteed.
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;
- May be required to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
- Possession of a valid First A i d and CPR certification;
- Possession of a valid Driver's license.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:Please confirm that you meet these eligibility factors:- 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 lawn maintenance;
• Basic handyperson experience;
• Basic tool and equipment knowledge.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE:- Parks Canada, its objectives and mandate.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to adapt to challenging situations;
• Ability to follow instructions and apply safe work practices;
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs;
• Ability to walk and carry equipment (motorised landscaping tools) for the majority of the workday in an outdoor environment;
• Ability to carry out instructions accurately and efficiently;
• Ability to use a computer for personal administration and training.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Dependability;
• Exercises sound judgment;
• Strives for excellence;
• Team oriented.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

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.