Jobs on the Rideau Canal

Join our team, discover your passion!

Parks Canada and the Rideau Canal will be hiring and we would love to have you on our team. You can make a difference and the work you will do with Parks Canada will have an impact on the experience of Canadians and visitors from all over the world.

Current opportunities

• Rideau Canal Lock Operations Student Recruitment 2023

  Students will work at Rideau Canal lock stations and assist with the movement of boats; collect money for permits and lockage fees, and provide housekeeping, grounds keeping and general maintenance at lock stations along the Rideau Canal.

  Closing date: 30 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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• Lock/Bridge Operator I - Anticipatory Inventory

  We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for our dynamic team, who enjoy working in the outdoors to join us as front line ambassadors of Parks Canada. You will help to operate and maintain the Locks, Bridges and Dams across the historic Rideau Canal. You will also assist with providing customer service to all the visitors who come to our sites both by boat and by land. You will help them make a real and lasting connection to these special places under Parks Canada’s care.

  Closing date: 30 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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• Rideau Canal Student Recruitment Inventory 2023 (Anticipatory)

  Clearly identify in your application the position(s) or stream(s) for which you are applying. From the work locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work.

  SU-01 - Office Administration (Smiths Falls)
  SU-02 - Geomatics Student (Smiths Falls)
  SU-03 - Communications and Social Media (Smiths Falls)
  SU-04 - Visitor Services Attendant, (Smiths Falls, Ottawa)
  SU-05 - Learn to Paddle - Canoe Guide (Ottawa)
  SU -06 - Resource Management Student (Smith Falls)

  Closing date: 30 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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