Job Description

Reference number

CAP26J-011557-000416

Selection process number

2026-CAP-ECO-BPFF-EA-SU-009

Location

Tobermory (Ontario)

Salary

$17.57 to $38.38 per hour - (under review) (based on level of education, to be determined at time of appointment)

Who can apply

EligibilityYou must be a full-time student at a recognized secondary school or post-secondary institution. You need to be at least 14 years old. You must have legal status to work in Canada (for example: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit). Please indicate your status in your application.

Commitment to Inclusion
Parks Canada supports the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which helps young people--especially those who face barriers--gain valuable work experience.

We encourage applications from:Youth who self-identify as facing employment barriers. Members of employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Preference may be given to qualified applicants who identify with these groups.

About the position

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Duties

SU-01 - Grounds Maintenance Student

Maintain trails, gardens, grounds, roads, and waste facilities. Assist trades staff with construction and installation tasks. Perform general maintenance and repairs as directed.

SU-02 - Student Heritage Presenter

Learn and deliver educational programs and guided tours. Present interpretive demonstrations and assist with special events. Act as site ambassador and operate point-of-sale systems.

SU-03 - Student Visitor Facilities Attendant

Clean and maintain visitor facilities (washrooms, campsites, picnic areas). Perform tasks like litter pick-up and emptying trash/recycling bins. Provide basic information and directions to visitors.

SU-04 - Student Visitor Services Attendant

Greet visitors, issue passes, and collect fees. Provide detailed information on campgrounds, trails, safety, and park rules. Sell passes and retail items and accurately handle revenue.

SU-05 - Social media, Promotions and Outreach

Create and monitor social media content to engage audiences. Produce videos/photos and assist with graphic design and editing. Support outreach events and external relations initiatives.

SU-06 - Resource Conservation Student

Assist with ecological monitoring, restoration, and species-at-risk programs. Collect and record data, control invasive species, and prepare reports. Work outdoors in varied conditions, handle wildlife, and travel by boat/vehicle.

Work environment

Bruce Peninsula National Park (BPNP) and Fathom Five National Marine Park (FFNMP) are located at the northern tip of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula, within the territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Anishinabek.

Bruce Peninsula National Park features dramatic cliffs plunging into the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay, vast forests, and diverse habitats that support black bears, rare reptiles, ancient cedar trees, and unique orchids and ferns.

Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada's first national marine park, is renowned for its deep freshwater ecosystem, striking rock formations, cliff-top forests, historic shipwrecks, and rare orchid species.

Together, these parks protect rich and complex ecosystems at the heart of the Great Lakes. Each year, they welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors seeking adventure, inspiration, and a deeper connection with nature.

Intent of the process

We are creating a pool of qualified students for positions at Bruce Peninsula National Park. This pool may also be used to fill student jobs at other locations within the Eastern and Central Ontario Field Unit.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance - Possess and maintain a valid Class G2 or G drivers licence.


Learn more about security screening process.

Operational Requirements

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Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy.

Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

You need (essential for the job)

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Education:
You must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution and officially recognized as having full-time status by your school.
Learn more about degree equivalency.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential, Bilingual Imperative -B/-B or BBB/BBB


Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

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May be applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Parks Canada places and its mandate.

Knowledge of Saugeen Ojibway Nation Anishinabek
Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to identify and take appropriate action to respond to visitor needs in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Suitability:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Thinking things through.

Working effectively with others; and

Showing initiative and being action oriented.

Our commitment

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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.


Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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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.


Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

How to apply

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Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

Your resume Contact information for 2 references

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

Hiring organization contact

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Name:

Theresa Munn

Email address:

hrecofu-rhecofu@pc.gc.ca