Student Visitor Services Attendant

Reference number

CAP25J

Selection process number

2025-CAP-CB-EA-SU-0210

Location

Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada (Nova Scotia), Cheticamp (Nova Scotia), Ingonish Beach (Nova Scotia)

Salary

$17.75 to $28.30 per hour - (based on the student's current academic level)

Level

SU-01 - Student Recruitment

Who can apply

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.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, and
• meet the minimum age requirement to work in the province or territory where the job is located as well as to any specific age student program requirements.

We will be pulling a first round of candidates for the 2025 operational season on January 12, 2026. Should there be vacancies later in the operational season, we will continue to pull from the list.

Organization information

For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

About the position

Duties

Student Skyline Attendant:

Provides traffic management, visitor services, revenue collection, at key day use areas

in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This includes but is not limited to: flagging and

other traffic management, providing information to the visiting public, litter picking,

regulation and safety compliance.Student Entry Gate and Visitor Centre Attendant:

Revenue collection at various visitor service locations including visitor centres, entry

gates, day use areas and retail locations. This includes providing comprehensive

information to the visiting public on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to:

campgrounds, trails, points of interest, safety, wilderness travel, park regulations and

policies, selling a variety of passes, and properly accounting for revenue received.Student Campground Attendant:

Visitor service, revenue collection and campground operations. This includes but is not

limited to greeting visitors and providing orientation, information and direction;

confirming reservations; selling of campsites; providing support to grounds cleaning

and litter picking.All attendants must be willing to resolve visitor complaints or concerns as needed and

demonstrate tasks to others when required.

Work environment

Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada is currently searching for students during the 2026 visitor season. Parks Canada sites on Cape Breton Island are defining features of Canada and provide communities and visitors with beauty, recreation, and a unique sense of history.

Intent of the process

From the work locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify in your

application the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work.Anticipatory.

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.

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site:

submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.If a second work reference is not available, a volunteer reference will be accepted.

Note: References must not be related to candidates.Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearanceRequired to wear a Parks Canada uniform.Required to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.Required to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolations locations and by various means of transportation.Parks Canada prohibits smoking and vaping in the workplace.

Learn more about security screening process.

Operational Requirements

Knowledge of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and what it has to offer.Communicates effectively.Personally connects with people.Demonstrates integrity.Strives for excellence.

Willingness to attend training.Willingness to perform all duties of the job, including working alone.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Students who are currently registered at a secondary school (Minimum Grade 11) or post-secondary at an accredited institution or participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.The proof of registration must include the student's official name and the name of the educational institution.A list of registered classes is not considered a proof of enrolment.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English; Bilingual - oral interaction

Learn more about language requirements.

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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• Contact information for 2 references

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Human Resources - CBFU

Email address: dotationugicb-

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