Visitor Experience Student

Do you care about customer service and feel inspired to share your love of whales in a breathtaking setting? Join our team and help deliver a high-quality experience to visitors at the Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre and the Marine Environment Discovery Centre.
In addition to welcoming and informing visitors, the Visitor Experience Student supports crowd management, handles sales in the gift shop, and assists with the collection of admission fees. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, adapts easily, shows initiative, and works well as part of a team.

Desired profile:

Communication skills.
Adaptability.
Shows initiative.
Team player.

Selection process number: 2026-CAP-SAG-EA-SU-002

Workplace: Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins. The person must be able to transport themselves in order to reach the designated workplaces on their own.

Period of employment: June 11 to September 7, 2026 (including paid training at the beginning of employment). The end date of employment may be adjusted based on the successful candidate’s return‑to‑school date.

Type of job: Full time (40 hours/week)

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

Application deadline: March 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Eligibility requirements:

Be registred full-time or part-time in Winter 2026 in a college or university program, or returning to full-time or part-time studies in Fall 2026 in a college or university program
Reside in Canada and be authorized by law to work in the country

Conditions of employment:

Hold a valid Class 5 driving licence
Work outside in varied terrain and variable weather conditions
Be able to provide a moderate physical effort to stand for long periods of time.
Be available to work weekends and holidays
Oral fluency in both French and English
Obtain a reliability status
Agree to wear the Parks Canada uniform

*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

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 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

ACCOMMODATION MEASURES

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.

EMPLOYER STATUS

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.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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.