About the position
Duties
Cleans and maintains Parks Canada Agency buildings/facilities and grounds at Fundy National Park to enhance the visitor experience.
Work environmentFundy National Park is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students to support our summer 2027 operations.
Reasons to work for Fundy National Park:
✅Competitive wages
✅Opportunity for re-hire each summer
✅Possibility of onsite housing
✅Potential for "bridging" from student to permanent positions
✅Working in a beautiful location and an amazing place
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to hire students for the summer 2027.
The exact number of positions available is to be determined.
Important messages
Work location: Fundy National Park - Alma, New Brunswick
Applications will only be accepted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
Please do not send applications directly to .
Please note:
May be required to find own housing in the area. Staff housing is limited and not guaranteed.
Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.
Operational Requirements
- The ability to reliably transport yourself to and from work at any Visitor Experience facility is required. Some facilities are located in remote areas, up to approximately 20 kms from the nearest village of Alma;
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/ territorial holidays;
- May be required to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
- 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.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in providing cleaning services (this includes any voluntary experience);
• Experience in going above and beyond to fulfill expectations;
• Experience in dealing with difficult situations, whether it be cleaning or people related, to achieve a positive outcome.
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.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Deal with the public, respond to questions and provide information;
- Follow instructions;
- Work independently with minimal supervision, often without immediate access to colleagues or a supervisor;
- Working collaboratively with a diverse team to achieve organizational goals;
- Perform minor operational maintenance tasks (e.g. – replacing light bulbs, tightening door handles/hinges);
- Perform lifting/moving of items for cleaning (e.g. – flipping mattresses and lifting hinged bedframe);
- Concern for Safety by identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate actions to maintain a safe environment for self and others;
- Initiative in dealing with situations and issues proactively. Seizing opportunities that arise.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Reliability;
- Attention to Detail;
- Adaptable and excels in dealing with change in the face of fluctuating workloads;
- Takes responsibility for their actions.
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
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.