Student Summer Employment - Grand-Pré National Historic Site - Labourers

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

Job summary

Parks Canada in Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is hiring summer students for 2027. Roles include general laborer tasks such as garbage collection, janitorial duties, grounds maintenance, and related site upkeep.

Positions are full-time under SU-01, with 37.5 or 40 hours per week, and require availability for the entire summer season. Candidates must be students and meet eligibility criteria including legal work status in Canada. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Registered as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited program.
• Experience working in a team and with the public.
• Must meet conditions for age and legal work status in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• General laborer duties based on daily operational requirements (garbage collection, janitorial duties, grounds/building/maintenance).
• Mow lawns, paint decks/tables/benches and interior/exterior walls; plant/weed/water beds; maintain walkways.
• Use of equipment such as tractors, grass trimmers, mowers and hand tools; training provided.

Job description

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

Selection process number

2027-CAP-NBFU-GP-STU-OC-006

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 Nova Scotia;
• Have legal status to work in Canada.

Organization information

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

Duties

General laborer duties based on daily operational requirements for example: garbage collection, janitorial duties, and grounds/building/equipment maintenance.
Must complete the following tasks: mow lawns, paint decks/tables/benches and interior/exterior walls, plant/weed/water flower and shrub beds, maintain walkways, and assist other Asset personnel in the performance of their duties.
Required to use electric or motorized equipment such as tractors, grass string trimmers, shears, lawn mowers, drills, carpentry saws and other tools to complete daily tasks.
Also, may be requested to complete other related duties.Training will be provided as required.

Work environment

Grand-PréGrand-Pré National Historic Site, a powerful symbol of resilience, commemorates the deportation of the Acadians in 1755 and is a testament to the Acadian way of life between 1682 and 1755.
Located in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these picturesque grounds offer a meaningful memorial, interpretive centre and manicured green space and Victorian Gardens—a place to celebrate regional heritage and to bring to life the triumphs and trials of the past.Tour a landscape of weeping willows, flower bushes and orchard trees to view a statue of Evangeline, Longfellow’s famous heroine. Marvel at the vibrant stained glass of a Memorial Church. Sit inside the hull of a Deportation Ship and uncover, through a multimedia presentation, the depth of this tragic tale. Appreciate a reconstructed dyke and aboiteau and understand how the Acadians reclaimed the salt marshes. See history illuminated through unearthed artefacts. Gaze over the vast dykelands and contemplate this deep story. Connect with Grand-Pré – Canada’s most important tribute to Acadie.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to hire students for the summer 2027.
The exact number of opportunities available is to be determined.

Important messages

Work location: Grand-Pré National Historic Site - Wolfville, Nova Scotia

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;
• Willingness to work in variable weather conditions;
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certification;
• Possession of a valid Driver's license;
• 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: 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 working in a team environment;
• Experience working with the public;
• Experience working on trails, gardens, grounds keeping, roads or solid waste management.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE:- Parks Canada, its objectives and mandate.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

• Client Focus-Providing service excellence to client;
• Concern for Safety- Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others; conduct emergency procedures and first aid;
• Teamwork-Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals;
• Initiative-Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently.

• PERSONAL SUITABILITY- Exercise sound judgement;
• Personally connects with people;
• Takes responsibility;
• Dependability.

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.