Selection process number
2025-CAP-CB-EA-SU-0212

Location
Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada(Nova Scotia),Cheticamp(Nova Scotia),Ingonish Beach(Nova Scotia)

Salary
$17.75 to $28.30 per hour-(based on the student's current academic level)

Level
SU-01-Student Recruitment

Who can apply
All students who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Individuals are eligible for student employment with Parks Canada under the following circumstances:

- registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post secondary student in an accredited academic program;
- participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution; and
- should meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work.

We will be pulling the first round of candidates for the 2026 operational season on January 19, 2026. Should there be vacancies later in the operational season, we will continue to pull from the list.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visitParks Canada .

Duties
As a member of Cape Breton Highlands National Park's interpretation team, you will deliver programs and guided hikes to visitors about the park's natural features, cultural heritage, and significance within the national parks system. Other duties include: assisting with special events; school field trips; computer work using various software; use of audio-visual equipment.

Work environment




Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada is currently searching for students during the 2026 visitor season. Parks Canada sites on Cape Breton Island are defining features of Canada and provide communities and visitors with beauty, recreation, and a unique sense of history.

Intent of the process
From the work locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify in your application the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work. Anticipatory.

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
If a second work reference is not available, a volunteer reference will be accepted.
Note: References must not be related to candidates.

Communication for this process will be sent via email.



Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status. Maintenance of a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Driver's License, or other provincial equivalency.

- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.
- Willingness to work and/or travel in wide-ranging terrain, weather conditions, and various isolated/remote locations.
- Willingness to work varied hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Willingness to stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods (up to 15km + in a single day) and meet the physical demands of the job.
- Willingness to guide hikes in the evening and after dark.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application mu

📌 Student Interpreter (Chéticamp)
🏢 Parks Canada
📍 Chéticamp