Trent-severn Waterway

Parks Canada - Ontario Waterways
LOCATIONS: Various lock stations on the Trent-Severn Waterway from Port Severn to Trenton, Ontario.
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
$17.36 to $18.42 per hour (Salary to be determined at the time of the hire, is based on the current academic level of the student.)
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Trent-Severn Waterway

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**Closing date: 30 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**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).

**Important messages**:
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.

Assessment accommodation

Summer Operating Assistant

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

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**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**:
Ontario's historic canals are defining features of Canada and provide communities and visitors with beauty, recreation, and a unique sense of history. Parks Canada plays a leadership role in the protection of these special places.

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**:
To be eligible to the YESS, you must be:

- Between 15 and 30 years old
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or legally entitled to work in Canada

**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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.

Degree equivalency

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;

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Various language requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

- English essential; or
- Bilingual imperative - oral interaction

Information on language requirements

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;

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
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;
- Willing and able to obtain a pleasure craft operator card.

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