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Student Employment Opportunities - Point Pelee National Park
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Closing: 2026-02-01

Student Employment Opportunities - Point Pelee National Park

Parks Canada - Southwestern Ontario Field Unit

Closing date: February 1, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
CAP25J-022258-000057
Selection process number
2026-CAP-SWON-PPNP-EA-STU-001
Location
Point Pelee National Park (Leamington, Ontario)
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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage?

Are you a student currently enrolled in an academic program or a recent graduate in the last 4 months?

If so, apply to any of the great opportunities available to work with Parks Canada this summer!
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Employment tenure
Various terms from April to September 2026
Salary
$17.75 to $18.84 per hour - Salary to be determined at the time of the appointment
Who can apply
To be eligible, you must be: A student in an accredited institution or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

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About the position

Duties
SU-01 Grounds Maintenance Youth
• Provides general maintenance and labour services working on trails, gardens, grounds, roads and solid waste management and related facilities maintenance; support trades staff in construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements as directed.

SU-02 Heritage Presenter
• Responsible for learning and delivering education programs, presenting interpretive demonstrations, leading guided tours in both English and French, assisting with the development and presentation of special events, acting as an ambassador for the site (both on-site and off-site), as well as other activities to support the Visitor Experience team, such as cleaning, traffic and crowd management, providing information to visitors and collecting fees as required. Additionally, working on the site’s point of sale system.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is a requirement.

SU-03 Visitor Services Attendant
• Visitor services and revenue collection at the campground office and retail location, to enhance visitor experience. This includes providing comprehensive information in both English and French to the visiting public on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: campgrounds, trails, points of interest, safety, wilderness travel, park regulations and policies, selling a variety of passes, and properly accounting for revenue received.
Cleans and maintains Parks Canada Agency campground facilities and grounds. This includes but is not limited to the daily cleaning of; campground washroom facilities, campsite cleaning/maintenance, grounds cleaning and litter picking, emptying of trash and recycling receptacles.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is a requirement.

SU-04 Visitor Facilities Attendant
• Cleans and maintains Parks Canada Agency day-use area buildings, facilities and grounds. This includes but is not limited to the daily cleaning of; day use area washrooms/pit privies, grounds cleaning and litter picking, emptying of trash and recycling receptacles. It also involves interaction with park visitors to provide basic information and direction.
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.
Point Pelee National Park is your doorway into a world of natural wonders. From your first step into the park you'll be amazed by adversity of habitats, from the sheltered canopy of the southern Carolinian forest to the expansive sea of cattails in the marsh. Listen for the sweet songs of migratory birds that briefly stop inspiring on their way to northern breeding grounds. Glide through the marshlands in a canoe, paddling silently past turtles basking in the sun or wander barefoot on a sandy beach, enjoying the sun and warm water. In autumn, the migration returns with songbirds darting quickly in and out of vegetation, while dragonflies and Monarch butterflies drift by. In winter, Point Pelee offers quiet beauty and solitude as you enjoy hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Intent of the process
Point Pelee National Park
We are currently looking for motivated students to work in a variety of positions at Point Pelee National Park in Leamington, ON. At the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland - Point Pelee National Park, experience nature like never before. In Canada’s second smallest and most ecologically diverse national park, you’ll be immersed in an unforgettable eco-adventure. Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain work experience while working in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
The intent of this process is to hire students for summer 2026. The exact number of positions available is to be determined. Opportunities are 37.5 or 40 hours per week.
Please clearly indicate in your application which position you are interested in. If you are interested in more than one position, please indicate them in order of preference. We may only contact candidates who demonstrated clearly in their resume the skills required for this opportunity.
Important messages
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* Important: We do not offer staff housing or accommodations.
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How to Apply:
• Email your resume directly to and please identify which position(s) you are interested in (e.g. SU-01 at Point Pelee).
• Please clearly indicate in your application your bilingual status.
• Or apply directly through the jobs.gc.ca website.
*Please note, that as a diverse employer, Parks Canada encourages students and youth from all backgrounds to apply. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as youth facing an employment barrier, including Indigenous youth, visible minority youth, or youth with a disability.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Operational Requirements

• Depending on the position, possession of a valid class G1, G2 or G driver’s license;
• Work shift-work, including evening, weekends, and holidays;
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy;
• Handle live animals;
• Work outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather;
• Work and/or travel in varied terrains and by various means of transportation;
• Parks Canada prohibits smoking in the workplace.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
🎓To be eligible you must be:
• A secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.

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Applied / assessed at a later date
📋Abilities:
A1 • Ability to carry out instructions accurately, safely and efficiently;
A2 • Ability to communicate effectively and influence others;
A3 • Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate Parks Canada messages;
A4 • Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team.
⭐Personal Suitability:
PS1 • Excellent interpersonal abilities (friendliness, tact, responsiveness, enthusiasm);
PS2 • Sound Judgement;
PS3 • Initiative;
PS4 • Dependable.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - English Essential or Bilingual (English & French)
Please clearly indicate in your application your bilingual status.

Learn more about language requirements.

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.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

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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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Human Resources
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