Student Positions – Summer 2026

Fort Langley National Historic Site is hiring for our 2026 summer season. Come join our amazing team and start an exciting job with Parks Canada!

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Application deadline: March 8, 2026

Available positions

Interpretation

Lead interactive tours, perform heritage demonstrations, and share the site’s diverse cultural history with visitors.

Curatorial

Help catalog historic artifacts and install new exhibits that bring our history to life.

Maintenance

Gain hands-on experience in groundskeeping, facility repairs, safety inspections, and problem solving.

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Who can apply

You must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status
• Be a student enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited academic institution

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General information

• Employment period: May to September 2026
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 or 40 hours per week)
• Location: Fort Langley, BC
• Pay rate: $23.07/hour

(Pay may increase based on education and Parks Canada experience)

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Core competencies we’re looking for

Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to:

• Show initiative and be action-oriented
• Work effectively with others
• Think things through
• Act with integrity and respect

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Assets (Not Required)

Basic experience in the following areas is an asset but not mandatory:

Interpretation

• Heritage crafts (e.g., embroidery, woodworking)
• Gardening
• Supporting large public events

Curatorial

• Research
• Archives
• Photography
• Cleaning and collections care

Maintenance

• Landscaping
• Using hand and/or power tools

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Operational requirements

Applicants must be willing to:

• Wear the appropriate Parks Canada uniform and safety equipment (including steel-toed boots)
• Follow all safety procedures
• Work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, overtime, and statutory/provincial holidays
• Work a flexible schedule to meet program delivery needs
• Travel and work in various terrain and weather conditions for extended periods
• Perform physical tasks related to the job (e.g., lifting up to 20 kg)
• Obtain additional certifications as required

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Conditions of employment

• Reliability security clearance (done at time of hiring)

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How to apply:

Application deadline: March 8, 2026

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the required competencies. Please also indicate any interpretation, curatorial, and/or maintenance experience you may have (not required but considered an asset).

Please submit:

• Your resume
• Two references (personal, professional, or academic)
• The position(s) you are applying for

Send applications to: 
Pierce Smith
A/National Historic Site & Visitor Experience Manager
pierce.smith@pc.gc.ca