We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
•Applicants must be registered as a full-time student in a recognized institution (, CEGEP, College, University, etc.) Proof of full-time student status will be required.
•Applicants must be returning to full-time education in September 2025
•Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or have the legal documentation to work in Canada
•Applicants must have a valid driver’s license
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter showing how you meet the position requirements and each previous experience. The onus is on the candidate to submit an application that addresses directly the skills and requirements we are looking for. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or (possibly) missing information. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. Only successful candidates will be invited to move on to the next stage in the selection process.
Interviews will be conducted for these positions between March 18th and March 29th. These are the only times that these interviews can be conducted so please be prepared to make yourself available on these days.
Your job would be to:
•Maintain various sites by trimming vegetation, leveling trail surfaces, repairing boardwalks or painting
•Interacting with our visitors to enhance their outdoor adventure
Are you passionate about connecting with nature?
Do you enjoy traveling and working in an outdoor setting?
Parks Canada is seeking highly motivated team-players with the ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in various settings, for the Halifax Defence Complex. The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. It supports the creation of job opportunities, with a particular focus on young people facing barriers. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, to develop skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is really excited to participate in this initiative, and youth can make a difference in our national parks, national historic sites and our sites across Canada! Parks Canada is committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications by youth facing barriers to employment, in particular Indigenous, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Some of these positions may be funded by the Youth Employment Skills Strategy (YESS), which aims to create temporary employment opportunities for youths from 15-30 years of age who are facing one or more barriers to employment. Barriers may be any part of your past or present experience that makes it difficult to obtain or maintain meaningful employment. Some of the positions advertised in this poster are funded by the YESS program, though we encourage any person who is interested to apply.
Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minority group members or persons with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.
Given that the positions are located in Nova Scotia, we encourage youth from the African Nova-Scotian and Mi’kmaq communities to apply and self-identify.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications. Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.""
Contact information for 3 references.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
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Knowledge of maintenance activities (vegetation control, grounds keeping, painting or cleaning)
Knowledge of safe working habits and regulations related to the Canada Labour Code
Knowledge of Parks Canada places and its mandate
Ability
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Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and changing work locations
Ability to lift and handle equipment and materials of varying weight
Ability to hike various distances
Other Languages
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For operational purposes, we will need coverage in both official languages (English and French) on our team. Please highlight in your application which official language(s) you speak. Due to the linguistic diversity within the Canadian public and our international visitors, skills in other languages may be considered an asset.
Operational Requirements
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Required to wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy
Required to wear appropriate protective clothing
Willingness to work varied hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime
Willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Required to physically perform strenuous work and walk extended distances while carrying a load up to 50lbs
Willingness to travel to various locations in Halifax.
Willingness to travel in watercraft
Reliability Status security clearance - A security status screening is undertaken by Parks Canada for candidates who are successful in the competition. Our Human Resource team is available to answer any questions applicants may have on this process and are able to make accommodations during this process if requested.
Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or have the legal documentation to work in Canada
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license
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. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Information on employment equity: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI
Parks Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous peoples: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1400782178444/1529183710887
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.