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Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, minority Francophones, and members of racially minoritized groups and encourage applicants to self-identify in their application.
Work location: Kouchibouguac National Park
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM.
Please DO NOT send applications directly to .
Please note: Housing is not provided.
Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.
- Supervise beaches and designated swimming areas;
- Exercise constant vigilance to ensure the safety of visitors;
- Administer first aid;
- Keep a daily record and maintain beach operations, prevention strategies and emergency equipment;
- Assist in prevention duties throughout the park.
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.
The intent of this process is to hire students for the summer 2025 at Kouchibouguac National Park.
The exact number of opportunities available is to be determined.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
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 providing information and service to the public;
- Recent lifeguard experience/employment.
Various language requirements
Bilingual (English and French) depending on the position to be filled.
Information on language requirements
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Valid Canadian National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certification (Waterfront);
- CPR "Basic Rescuer" or "C" level Certification;
- Aquatic Emergency Care or Standard First Aid or International Red Cross First Aid or International St John's Ambulance First Aid Certification.
Preference may be given to candidates who hold advanced first aid awards i.e. Aquatic Emergency Care, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Level "Health Care Provider", Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician, Pool Operator Certification.
* You will be required to provide copies of current certifications (NLS, First Aid, CPR-C) at time of interview.
KNOWLEDGE:
Parks Canada, its objectives and mandate.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- 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;
- Demonstrate integrity.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to wear identifying clothing (i.e. lifeguard uniform, protective equipment);
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/ territorial holidays;
- Willingness to work in variable weather conditions;
- 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).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Reliability Status security clearance;
- Possession and maintenance of Occupational Certifications;
- Parks Canada prohibits smoking or vaping in the workplace.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
You will have to submit a proof of enrollment.
Persons are entitled to be assessed in the official language of their choice.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Persons employed under one of the approved student employment programs may work:
• full time or part time during the non academic term, for a maximum of four months;
• part time during the academic term;
• for a maximum of four months immediately following their final academic term;
• in the case of co-operative programs and internships, the sponsoring academic institution determines the hours of work and duration of the assignment.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.