Student Employment Opportunities
Point Pelee National Park
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage?
Are you a secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution or a recent graduate in the last 4 months?
If so, apply to any of the great opportunities available to work with Parks Canada this summer!
On this page:
- Important information for applicants
- Accessibility
- Working at Point Pelee National Park
- Positions available
- Information you must provide
- How to apply
- Other information
Why work at Point Pelee National Park this summer | Parks Canada
Important information for applicants
- Various terms from May to September 2025 available.
- $17.36 to $18.42 per hour (Salary to be determined at the time of the appointment).
- Who can apply: To be eligible, you must be a student in an accredited institution or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.
- Opportunities are 37.5 or 40 hours per week.
- Closing date: January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Working at Point Pelee National Park
We are currently looking for motivated students to work in a variety of positions at Point Pelee National Park in Leamington, ON. At the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland - Point Pelee National Park, experience nature like never before. In Canada’s second smallest and most ecologically diverse national park, you’ll be immersed in an unforgettable eco-adventure. Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain work experience while working in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
Positions available
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SU-01 Grounds Maintenance
- Provides general maintenance and labour services working on trails, gardens, grounds, roads and solid waste management and related facilities maintenance; support trades staff in construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements as directed.
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SU-02 Heritage Presenter
- Responsible for learning and delivering education programs, presenting interpretive demonstrations, leading guided tours, assisting with the development and presentation of special events, acting as an ambassador for the site (both on-site and off-site), as well as other related activities.
- Additionally, working on the site’s point of sale system.
- Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset.
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SU-03 Visitor Services Attendant
- Visitor services and revenue collection at the campground office and retail location, to enhance visitor experience. This includes providing comprehensive information to the visiting public on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: campgrounds, trails, points of interest, safety, wilderness travel, park regulations and policies, selling a variety of passes, and properly accounting for revenue received.
- Cleans and maintains Parks Canada Agency campground facilities and grounds. This includes but is not limited to the daily cleaning of; campground washroom facilities, campsite cleaning/maintenance, grounds cleaning and litter picking, emptying of trash and recycling receptacles.
- Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset.
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SU-05 Resource Conservation
- Assist our ecologists and technicians with wildlife and vegetation monitoring, preventing and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, as well as active management projects including invasive plant management, ecological research, and environmental assessments in the park.
- These positions will require both data management and extensive field work.
Information you must provide
- In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications):
- Ability to carry out instructions accurately, safely and efficiently;
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence others;
- Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate Parks Canada messages;
- Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team;
- Excellent interpersonal abilities (friendliness, tact, responsiveness, enthusiasm);
- Sound Judgement;
- Initiative;
- Dependability.
- The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
- Various language requirements
- English essential or Bilingual (English and French)
- Degree equivalency
- Various language requirements
- Conditions of employment
- Reliability Status security clearance;
- Depending on the position, possession of a valid class G1, G2 or G driver’s license;
- Work shift-work, including evening, weekends, and holidays;
- Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy;
- Handle live animal props;
- Work outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather;
- Work and/or travel in varied terrains and by various means of transportation;
- Parks Canada prohibits smoking in the workplace.
How to apply
- Email your resume directly to rhugso-sofuhr@pc.gc.ca and please identify which position(s) and site you are interested in. (e.g. SU-01 at Point Pelee).
- Please clearly indicate in your application your bilingual status.
Please note, that as a diverse employer, Parks Canada encourages students and youth from all backgrounds to apply. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as youth facing an employment barrier, including Indigenous youth, visible minority youth, or youth with a disability.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
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