These Parks Canada jobs pay you up to $33 an hour to spend the summer outdoors
Your office will be Canada's national parks and historic sites! 🏞️
Parks Canada chairs at a national park.
There are Parks Canada jobs available that will pay you to spend the summer outdoors.
You can make up to $33 an hour with these positions.
Parks Canada is the federal agency that manages national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites.
You can find positions in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
So, if you're looking for work this summer, here are a bunch of jobs with Parks Canada you can apply for right now.
Lifeguard (AB)
Salary: $30.66 to $33.28 an hour
Location: Canadian Rockies Hot Springs in Banff National Park
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school if over 18 years old to get this job.
Also, you need a valid Canadian National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certification, and a CPR "Basic Rescuer" or "C" level certification.
It's required that you have one of the following:
- Aquatic Emergency Care
- Standard First Aid
- International Red Cross First Aid
- International St John's Ambulance First Aid
- Basic First Aid
- Intermediate First Aid
You will have to obtain Oxygen Therapy Certification within three months of employment.
These advanced certifications are required as well:
- Aquatic Emergency Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level "Health Care Provider"
- Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician
- Pool Operator Certification
- Wilderness First Aid
- Industrial First Aid
You must have experience lifeguarding, providing customer service, facility maintenance and cleaning, and guest services.
The closing date is May 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Visitor Facilities Attendant (BC)
Salary: $22.33 to $24.30 an hour
Location: Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks in Rogers Pass, BC
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need:
- a valid class 5 driver's license
- experience providing cleaning services in a commercial or institutional environment
- experience maintaining and restocking supplies
- experience performing minor maintenance tasks (like replacing light bulbs, tightening door handles and hinges)
The closing date is June 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Heritage Presenter (NS)
Salary: $52,053 to $58,597
Location: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Louisbourg, NS
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to the position.
Also, you need experience delivering programs, information or demonstrations to groups and knowledge of gardening, farm animal care, music, theatrical performance, or blacksmithing.
It's required that you're able to:
- work in varied terrains and weather conditions
- stand for long periods
- frequently walk distances up to two kilometres
- frequently climb stairs, bend and crouch.
- lift items weighing up to 20 pounds or up to 50 pounds if working in the garden section.
- be exposed to dust, smoke from wood and coal fires
- handle and fire historic weapons
Visitor Facilities Attendant (NB)
Salary: $22.33 to $24.30 an hour
Location: Kouchibouguac National Park in Kouchibouguac, NB
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need:
- experience working in teams
- experience anticipating public needs, resolving complaints, anticipating incidents and finding solutions
- experience providing cleaning services
- a valid First Aid and CPR certification (training will be provided)
- a valid driver's license
It's required that you're able to work in various terrains and weather conditions, and perform physical tasks like lifting items weighing up to 44 pounds.
Lifeguard (BC)
Salary: $29.98 to $32.55 an hour
Location: Canadian Rockies Hot Springs in Radium Hot Springs, BC
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
A valid Canadian National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certification or International Life Saving Federation Pool Lifeguard equivalent certification is required.
Also, you need a CPR "Basic Rescuer" or "C" level certification and one of the following:
- Aquatic Emergency Care
- Standard First Aid
- International Red Cross First Aid
- International St John's Ambulance First Aid
It's required that you have experience providing information and services to the public, cleaning facilities, and with point of sale equipment, cash handling and balancing daily sales.
Visitor Services Attendant (AB)
Salary: $27.47 to $29.85 an hour
Location: Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma and a current Standard (Intermediate) First Aid certificate to get this job.
Also, you must have experience in:
- using point-of-sale equipment, cash handling and balancing daily sales
- providing information and services to the public
- working in a team environment
It's required that you have a valid driver's license and are able to work in various terrains and weather conditions.
The closing date is July 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Heritage Presenter and Park Naturalist (ON)
Salary: $52,053 to $58,597
Location: Kingston, Mallorytown Landing, and Prescott, ON
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to the position.
Also, you must have experience in:
- delivering programs and activities using interpretation and presentation techniques
- providing services through communication with the public
- basic gardening and/or light grounds maintenance
- handling cash and operating point-of-sale systems
It's required that you're able to:
- move around or stand for prolonged periods
- perform physical tasks like cleaning, basic gardening, and light grounds maintenance
- handle and maintain hand tools or garden equipment
- work or travel in varied terrains and weather conditions
- obtain valid First Aid and CPR certifications
- obtain and maintain a valid Class G driver's license
The closing date is May 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Visitor Services Attendant (BC)
Salary: $26.86 to $29.20 an hour
Location: Canadian Rockies Hot Springs in Radium Hot Springs, BC
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
Also, you need:
- experience providing information and service to the public
- experience operating point-of-sale equipment, cash handling, and balancing daily sales
- experience cleaning washrooms and facilities in a commercial setting.
- to be able to work in variable weather conditions
- to be able to perform physical duties (like heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and more)
The closing date is August 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Lifeguard (AB)
Salary: $30.66 to $33.28 an hour
Location: Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma along with a current National Lifeguard Certification or International Life Saving Federation Pool Lifeguard equivalent certification.
It's also required that you have a current Standard (Intermediate) First Aid with level "C" CPR certification or an International Red Cross St. John's Ambulance First Aid certification.
You must have:
- experience providing information and service to the public
- experience working in a team
- advanced First Aid awards
- Swimming Pool Operators certification
- a valid driver's license
- lifeguarding experience
- experience in cash handling
- experience in janitorial cleaning
The closing date is July 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Visitor Services Attendant (NS)
Salary: $26.86 to $29.20 an hour
Location: Grand-Pré National Historic Site in Wolfville, NS
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school education or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
The required experience includes:
- interacting with the public in a reception or orientation capacity
- anticipating public needs, resolving complaints, anticipating incidents and finding solutions
- handling cash and operating point-of-sale equipment
- cleaning and maintaining facilities, and restocking supplies
You also need a valid First Aid and CPR certification and a valid driver's license.
It's required that you're able to work in various terrains and weather conditions and perform physical tasks like standing, lifting supplies, using tools and more.
Visitor Services Attendant (NB)
Salary: $27.47 to $29.85 an hour
Location: Fundy National Park in Alma, NB
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed high school education or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need experience in:
- interacting with the public, responding to customer questions, and providing direction
- fulfilling customer expectations
- dealing with difficult situations and reaching a solution
- handling cash, operating point of sale systems and performing cash-out duties
You need to have a valid Class 5 driver's license or equivalent and the ability to work in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.
Maintenance Worker (BC)
Salary: $27.30 to $29.69 an hour
Location: Colwood, BC
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have experience doing general grounds maintenance activities like lawn mowing, weed whipping, landscaping, painting, and cleaning.
Also, you need to have knowledge of basic grounds maintenance and basic safety work practices and procedures.
It's required that you're able to work in various terrains and weather conditions and perform physical tasks.
Visitor Services Attendant (NS)
Salary: $27.47 to $29.85 an hour
Location: Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Cheticamp and Ingonish Beach, NS
Company: Parks Canada
Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
Also, you must have:
- experience interacting with the public in a tourism capacity
- experience anticipating public needs, resolving complaints, detecting incidents and finding solutions
- experience handling cash and operating point of sale systems
You also need to be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods, work in variable weather conditions, and deal with car exhaust fumes, dust, and wet conditions.
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