Student Interpreter - INVENTORY

• Department: Parks Canada
• Reference number: CAP25J-176621-000007
• Selection process number: 2025-CAP-CB-EA-SU-0212
• 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 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.Individuals are eligible for student employment with Parks Canada under the following circumstances:• registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post secondary student in an accredited academic program;• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution; and• should meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work.
• Closing date: 3 May 2027

About the position DutiesAs a member of Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s interpretation team, you will deliver programs and guided hikes to visitors about the park’s natural features, cultural heritage, and significance within the national parks system. Other duties include: assisting with special events; school field trips; computer work using various software; use of audio-visual equipment. Work environmentCape 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, Indigenous 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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
Please 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 employmentReliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status.
Maintenance of a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License, or other provincial equivalency. Operational Requirements• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, and various isolated/remote locations.
• Willingness to work varied hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Willingness to stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods (up to 15km + in a single day) and meet the physical demands of the job.
• Willingness to guide hikes in the evening and after dark. You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingSkills:
Effective interpersonal communication and public presentation skills. Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English; Bilingual - oral interaction You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later dateExperience in working as part of a diverse team.
Experience or knowledge in interpretation techniques (such as storytelling, demonstration, theatre programs or guided walks), performing arts, natural history, biology, geology, ecology, music, and/or cultural history.
Experience in delivering messages/information to groups in face-to-face situations with the purpose of education, engagement, entertainment and/or motivation.
Knowledge of natural history and special features of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Proficiency in English and French, or English and Mi’kmaq.