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Resource Management Assistant (Student)

If you’re a student in biology or other science-related field, come make a difference by participating in the scientific monitoring of marine mammals and maritime traffic in this marine protected area.


The resource management assistant gathers data for studies that aim to document the coexistence of marine mammals and maritime traffic in the mouth of the Saguenay, Baie Sainte-Marguerite and the coastal zone of the Lower St. Lawrence Estuary. There are also possibilities to participate in data collection on board excursion boats to characterize observation activities in the waters of the Marine Park.

Selection process number: 2026-CAP-SAG-EA-SU-001

Workplace: Tadoussac, Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Baie-Sainte-Marguerite, Les Bergeronnes, Les Escoumins 

Period of employment: June 1 to August 21, 2026 (including paid training at the start of employment)

Type of job: Full time (37.5 hours/week)

Salary: Hourly rate between $19.78 and $25.17, depending on level of education completed

Application deadline: February 8, 2026

Eligibility requirements:

  • Be registered full- or part-time in a college- or university-level program for winter and fall sessions 2026
  • Reside or study within a 500 km radius of Tadoussac*

Main tasks:

  • Collect data on marine mammals and maritime traffic from a fixed point on the shore,
  • Collect data on the presence of marine mammals and observation activities at sea from excursion boats.
  • Manage, enter, and verify field data using Microsoft Excel or Access.
  • Interact with visitors, including answering questions about the monitoring protocol and ongoing work.
  • Provide support to the conservation team in various related tasks.
  • Work mainly independently.

Conditions of employment:

  • Be available full-time for the duration of the job, between early June and late August. The end date may be adjusted depending on when you return to school.
  • Obtain a Government of Canada reliability rating (criminal background check).
  • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
  • Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Agree to wear Parks Canada uniform and provided personal protective equipment (PPE).            
  • Perform work requiring moderate and sustained effort in variable weather conditions, including walking and cycling while carrying equipment, working while standing, etc.
  • Work and travel to different sites within the marine park, using various means of transportation. Occasional work in the intertidal zone or on a boat may be required.                    

*Possibility to rent a room in a house reserved for students, depending on availability

How to apply


Please complete the online application form and attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter (optional).

If you have any difficulties, please e-mail your application to cv-ssl@pc.gc.ca.

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General information

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 encourage women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the visible minority and LGBTQ2+ communities to self-identify as part of their application.

In addition, Parks Canada is participating in Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which aims to ensure that youth between the ages of 15 and 30, including those facing barriers to employment, have access to quality student employment opportunities.

Barriers to employment may include, but are not limited to:

  • Living with family responsibilities
  • Involved in the legal system
  • Residing in a rural or remote location
  • Living in a low-income household

Parks Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact: maude.jacques-beaudoin@pc.gc.ca. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Parks Canada Agency’s status is established as a separate employer within the Public Service, as defined by the Financial Administration Act. Although appointees to the Agency are part of the public service, the Parks Canada Agency has its own human resources management framework, distinct from that of the Public Service Employment Act, but consistent with the values of fairness, competency and respect and its management principles.

In accordance with section 8.2(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material obtained directly from the applicant or otherwise by a selection committee used during a selection process to assess an applicant may be used in the selection review and recourse processes. All relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other applicants or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to view the information.