Lock Operations Students

Closing date:June 30, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Selection process number 26-CAP-OWW-TSW-EA-SU-001 Location LOCATIONS: Various lock stations on the Trent-Severn Waterway from Port Severn to Trenton, Ontario. Salary $17.75 to $18.84 per hour- Salary currently under review and to be determined at the time of the hire, based on the current academic level. Level SU-01-Various lock stations from Port Severn to Couchiching Ontario,SU-02-Various lock stations from Bobcaygeon to Gamebridge, Ontario,SU-03-Various lock stations from Peterborough to Buckhorn, Ontario,SU-04-Various lock stations from Trenton to Hastings, Ontario,SU-05-Haliburton, Ontario Who can apply To be eligible, you must be: - registered as a full‑time or part-time secondary or post‑secondary student in an accredited academic program; or participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.- to be considered, you must be registered as a student in a recognized institution (prior to employment). Proof of student status will be required.- the minimum age to work in the province where the job exists (15 years old at the time of hire). All eligible students who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada. Duties ⭐️ Students will work at Trent-Severn Waterway lock and bridge stations and assist with the movement of boats; collect money for permits and lockage fees, and provide housekeeping, grounds keeping and general maintenance at the Lock Station. Work environment 🚤The Trent-Severn Waterway is a National Historic Site, 386 km in length, which links Lake Ontario at Trenton with Lake Huron at Port Severn on Georgian Bay and attracts about 1.4 million visitors each year offering heritage tourism and recreation. Intent of the process 📣The intent of this process is to hire students for the summer 2026. The exact number of positions available is to be determined. Important messages When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.📆Apply early. Start your job search now. Even though our advertisement states a closing date of end of June, we pull resumes for review from mid-February through June (The best jobs go fast).📌Clearly identify in your application the opportunity(ies) for which you are applying. From the work stream locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work. SU 01 - Various lock stations from Port Severn to Couchiching OntarioSU 02 - Various lock stations from Bobcaygeon to Gamebridge, OntarioSU 03 - Various lock stations from Peterborough to Buckhorn, OntarioSU 04 - Various lock stations from Trenton to Hastings, OntarioSU-05 -Haliburton, Ontario📌A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Operational Requirements Willingness and ability to wear a Parks Canada uniform and Personal Protective Equipment, when required; Willing and able to do work that involves strenuous physical labour; Willing and able to be mobile as reporting work site may vary; Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions; Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid certification; Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or on statutory holidays, when required. You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following 🎓EDUCATION: Students who are currently Registered as a full‑time or part-time secondary or post‑secondary student in an accredited academic program; or Participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution. 🏢EXPERIENCE: Experience participating as a member of a team; Experience completing maintenance work/tasks such as (but not limited to) cleaning, grounds keeping, painting, maintaining lawn equipment; Applied / assessed at a later date 🧠COMPENTENCIES: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect; Thinking things through; Working efficiently with others;Showing initiative and being action-oriented; 📣ABILITY: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Language requirements (essential for the job) May be applied / assessed at a later date 🪪ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (This will be required for some employment streams): Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” or “G2” driver’s license, or a provincial/territorial equivalent; Our commitment We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr