Parks Canada is hiring for jobs that pay up to $137K and you don't need to be outdoors all day
There are positions in IT, admin, and more work areas.
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Parks Canada is hiring for a few jobs in cities across the country that don't require you to work outdoors all day.
You can make up to $137,000 a year or $41 an hour with these positions!
Parks Canada manages national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites across the country.
So, you might think that all positions with the federal agency involve working outside as visitor services attendants, lifeguards, heritage presenters, and facilities attendants.
But there are a few Parks Canada jobs that don't require you to be outdoors all the time.
These positions pay between $57,000 and $137,000 a year or $37 and $41 an hour.
Here are some jobs with Parks Canada that won't have you working outdoors all day.
Executive Assistant
Salary: $69,062 to $74,408
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Moncton, NB
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school according to provincial standards or have a combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need experience providing administrative support services like preparing correspondence, preparing and formatting documents, managing files and records, and more.
It's required that you have experience in:
- solving problems independently and anticipating needs
- planning and organizing work, establishing priorities and working effectively under pressure and conflicting demands
You must have verbal and written communication skills and be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English and French.
Also, you must be able to work overtime as required.
The closing date is July 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
IT positions
Salary: $68,232 to $85,811
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Cornwall, Gatineau, Quebec City and Halifax
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant field.
It's required that you have significant experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, or providing support software or hardware, and providing technical assistance, training and advice to clients.
Also, you need to have knowledge of:
- computer troubleshooting principles and concepts
- managing Microsoft services, including Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and the Microsoft 365 suite
- ITIL basic principles and best practices
The ability to effectively communicate and to brief non-technical clients on technical issues is required.
Also, you must be willing to work overtime, work on weekends and statutory holidays, and travel occasionally.
You need to have a valid driver's license for this job.
The closing date is September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Heavy Equipment/Truck and Transport Mechanic
Salary: $37.85 to $41.12 per hour
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Radium Hot Springs, BC
Who Should Apply: Parks Canada is looking for someone to provide mechanical maintenance, including the repair and modification of heavy and light vehicles and equipment, at service centres and field units.
You need to be a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician or a Truck and Transport Mechanic Certified Journeyperson.
Also, you must have experience in:
- the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks and equipment
- the repair of diesel and gas-powered engines, including internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, steering, braking, and drive systems
- the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
- the maintenance and repair of air brake systems
You need to have knowledge of
- preventative maintenance principles, procedures, and regulations
- troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques
- health and safety policies and procedures
The ability to read mechanical drawings is also required.
You must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting supplies, tools and equipment and standing for prolonged periods.
You could be required to lift 50 to 100 pounds and carry 25 to 50 pounds.
The closing date is September 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Finance Clerk
Salary: $57,397 to $61,953
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Halifax or Maitland Bridge, NS
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed a high school education or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need experience providing administrative and program support in an office environment.
Administrative support includes reception services, responding to information requests, invoice routing, maintaining records in a filing system, procuring office supplies, processing mail, and other duties.
You need experience processing financial transactions on a computerized financial or accounting system.
A valid Class 5 driver's license or its equivalent is also required for this job.
The closing date is December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Administrative Assistant
Salary: $57,397 to $61,953
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Annapolis Royal, NS
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed a high school education or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need experience providing administrative and program support in an office environment.
Administrative support includes reception services, responding to information requests, invoice routing, maintaining records in a filing system, procuring office supplies, processing mail, making travel arrangements and more duties.
You must be bilingual in English and French.
A valid Class 5 driver's license or its equivalent is required for this job.
The closing date is December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Various positions
Salary: $57,397 to $137,559
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Iqaluit, Grise Fiord, Pangnirtung, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Repulse Bay, and Resolute
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you're interested in working in human resources, resource conservation, finance and administration, visitor experience, cultural resource management, asset management, planning and implementation, and management jobs.
Each position could have a different education requirement, including two or more years of high school, a college diploma or a university degree.
You must have a valid Class 5 driver's license.
The closing date is September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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