Student Summer Employment - Kouchibouguac National Park - Cleaners

Canada; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Canada - New Brunswick Field Unit is seeking student summer employees for Kouchibouguac National Park. The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining facilities and grounds to enhance visitor experiences. Availability across May to September 2027 is required, with full-time hours possible (37.5–40 per week).

Salary ranges from CAD 17.36 to 27.68 per hour, depending on education level and category. Applicants must be students in accredited programs, meet age and work eligibility, and be

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited program.
• Participation in adult education or retraining programs may apply.
• Must meet minimum age requirements and have legal status to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain Parks Canada buildings, facilities and grounds at Kouchibouguac National Park to support visitor experience.
• Follow safety protocols and work with team to ensure clean, safe environments.

Skills

Service excellence

Team collaboration

Independent work

Safety awareness

First aid readiness

Education

Accredited program student

Adult education programs

Job description

Student Summer Employment - Kouchibouguac National Park - Cleaners

Parks Canada- New Brunswick Field Unit

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

Selection process number
2027-CAP-NBFU-KNP-STU-OC-002

Location
Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada(New Brunswick)

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
Cleans and maintains Parks Canada Agency buildings/facilities and grounds at Kouchibouguac National Park to enhance the visitor experience.

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 opportunities available is to be determined.

Important messages

Work location: Kouchibouguac National Park, New Brunswick

• Applications will only be accepted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
• Please note: 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;
• Will be exposed to noxious odors from cleaning products, to dust and wet conditions;
• 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 with the public;
• Experience working in a team environment;
• Experience in providing cleaning services, while adhering to safety protocols.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

• Parks Canada, its objectives and mandate;
• Knowledge of how to read and follow instructions for the use of cleaning products.

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

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to provide service excellence to client;
• Ability to identify hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others; conduct emergency procedures and first aid;
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to deal with challenging situations and issues proactively and persistently.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Exercise sound judgement;
• Takes responsibility;
• Strives for excellence.

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.