Summer jobs

La Mauricie National Park

Quebec National Historic Sites

La Mauricie National Park and the National Historic Sites in Quebec are looking for dynamic people for the summer 2024 operational season.

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Choose your scenery, choose your story!

Here's a step-by-step guide to your dream job at Parks Canada.

 

1. Find out why you should join Parks Canada

  • You'll have the chance to work in iconic and beautiful workplaces, whether at La Mauricie National Park or at one of the nine historic sites located in the Mauricie region and Western Quebec.
  • You will have the chance to work for an organization that is committed to the protection of natural and cultural resources, equity, diversity, inclusion and your well-being. .
  • You'll make a difference for the planet and for visitors by helping to preserve nature and share the heritage, history and a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics.
  • You'll work as part of a team and meet colleagues who are just as passionate as you are.
  • You'll learn more about nature and culture, and you’ll feel that every workday is different, thanks to the challenges and variety of tasks you'll have to tackle.

From summer job to lifelong career! At Parks Canada, your career path can start with a student or temporary job, and then lead to countless job opportunities.

2. Learn more about the various positions available
Visitor experience students – Heritage presentation and interpretation
You'll be able to create and lead interpretive activities and guided walks, provide historical, geographic and ecological information about heritage, nature and culture.
Visitor services students – Gate attendance and cashier services
You'll be able to put your energy, courtesy and helpfulness to good use by providing courteous service in welcoming, registering and providing information to visitors.
Maintenance and facilities support students – Cleaning and maintenance
You'll perform a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure that the facilities are clean and accessible to visitors at all times.

3. Explore the different regions and workplaces where you could have the chance to spend your summer

Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Estrie Mauricie Montérégie Montreal Outaouais

4. Verify whether you meet the eligibility requirements for a job with Parks Canada

Who's eligible: Any person who has the legal status to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid Canadian work permit holder).

To be eligible work for a student job at Parks Canada, you must:

  • Be a full-time or part-time student in the winter of 2024 in a high school or post-secondary program of accredited education, adult education or vocational rehabilitation at a high school level administered by an accredited academic institution;
  • You meet the minimum age requirement in the province of Quebec.

5. Get ready to apply

Apply by completing this short application form. You'll need to upload your resume and select workplaces and job types that interest you.

Don't hesitate to contact the human resources team by email if you have any questions about the hiring process: ugmoqrh-mwqfuhr@pc.gc.ca

Job details 

Student jobs

  • Job status: Student job
  • Duration: From mid-May to mid-October 2024
  • Job type: Full-time or part-time
  • Work schedule: Shift schedule, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays, including provincial or territorial holidays, according to the schedule established by the assigned manager
  • Salary: Hourly rate between $16.84 and $24, depending on level of education and years of experience with Parks Canada
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion in employment: Parks Canada Agency is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act and strives to ensure that its workforce is representative of Canadian society. We are proud to subscribe to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of Canadian society. In addition, preference may be given to people who self-identify as Indigenous, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, as well as young people facing barriers to employment. That's why we encourage you to self-identify when you apply.
  • Assessment accommodation: We're also committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free workplace, starting with the selection process. If you need accommodation at any stage of the selection process, send an email to the Human Resources team: ugmoqrh-mwqfuhr@pc.gc.ca. Information received regarding accommodation is treated confidentially.

Temporary entry-level jobs

  • Job status: Seasonal job (temporary)
  • Duration: Varies according to the type of position
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Work schedule: Shift schedule, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays, including provincial or territorial holidays, according to the schedule established by the assigned manager
  • Salary: Hourly rate between $21.83 and $30
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion in employment: Parks Canada Agency is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act and strives to ensure that its workforce is representative of Canadian society. We are proud to subscribe to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of Canadian society. In addition, preference may be given to people who self-identify as Indigenous, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, as well as young people facing barriers to employment. That's why we encourage you to self-identify when you apply.
  • Assessment accommodation: We're also committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free workplace, starting with the selection process. If you need accommodation at any stage of the selection process, send an email to the Human Resources team: ugmoqrh-mwqfuhr@pc.gc.ca. Information received regarding accommodation is treated confidentially.

6. Take a sneak peek at the summer ahead

Parks Canada student employees are featured in a photo collage that also highlights the St. Lawrence River and a whale.
Three student employees recount their summer at Parks Canada in Urbania's "Escape to Canada's most beautiful sites for a summer".

In the meantime, read the article « S’évader dans les plus beaux sites du Canada le temps d’un été » (in French only) on the Urbania website or watch this short video to learn more about Parks Canada.

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