Student position
Forillon National Park
Connect to nature this summer by working in Forillon National Park!
Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. The staffing process is open to all students, but preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities and people with a disability. Young people aged 30 and under can also apply for certain positions.
Your workplace: a national park!
Located about 25 km from the heart of the City of Gaspé, Forillon National Park offers spectacular vistas of the sea, cliffs and forest. Its unique geology, its easily observable marine and land wildlife, and its rich human history make this an exceptional place to work!
Apply before March 27!
Forillon, a meeting point!
How to apply
Check out the jobs available on this page and apply online at Parks Canada's Summer Jobs website. It only takes a few minutes to register!
Any question? Contact us: rhgaspe-hrgaspe@pc.gc.ca
Eligibility conditions
To be eligible to the following student jobs, you must:
- be registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or postsecondary school, college or university student in an approved educational programme in the 2026 winter session;
- or be taking part in a secondary-level adult education or retraining programme run by an accredited educational establishment in the current session (winter 2026);
- hold a valid class 5 driving licence;
- have reached the minimum age required for employment in Québec.
Student jobs available in Forillon
Reception at the gate and customer service
Visitor services attendant: welcome and provide information to visitors in different areas of the park; provide services such as collecting entrance and camping fees, selling items and permits at points of sale (cash registers), etc.
- Workplace: Forillon National Park
- Duration of employment: Beginning of June to end of August 2026
- Type of job: Full time
- Work schedule: Daytime and evening schedule, on weekdays and weekends
- Salary: Hourly rate between $17.75 and $29.64
- Language profile: French or bilingual
Heritage presentation and interpretation
Park guide: present and lead activities; welcome, inform and guide visitors; offer an exceptional experience to visitors.
- Workplace: Forillon National Park
- Duration of employment: Beginning of June to end of August 2026
- Type of job: Full time
- Work schedule: Daytime and evening schedule, on weekdays and weekends
- Salary: Hourly rate between $17.75 and $29.64
- Language profile: French or bilingual
Lifeguarding
Lifeguard: inform swimmers of pool safety regulations and ensure compliance; rescue people in distress using recognised techniques; ensure the proper use of aquatic equipment and first aid supplies.
- Workplace: Forillon National Park
- Duration of employment: mid-June to end of August 2026
- Type of job: Full time
- Work schedule: Daytime and evening schedule, on weekdays and weekends
- Prerequisites: be a national lifeguard, be at least 15 years old and have a valid bronze medal dated no more than 2 years ago.
- Salary: Assistant lifeguard: $22.23 (under review) / Lifeguard: $23.55 (under review)
- Language profile: French or bilingual
Diverse and inclusive work environment
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.
Parks Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment by promoting equitable employment opportunities for all employees. The staffing process is open to all, but priority will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, and preference may also be given to members of visible minorities, the LGBTQ2+ community and people living with a disability.
Everything for everyone, everywhere!
An unforgettable summer at Parks Canada
When you're a student, summer is a time for both holiday and work. For those who love the outdoors or history, or for those who want to travel during the summer, Parks Canada student jobs are the perfect opportunity to discover a new part of the country! Take a trip to Quebec with Jacob, Mathieu and Philippe, who talk about their summer at various Parks Canada sites.
Read the article "S'évader dans les plus beaux sites du Canada le temps d'un été", on Urbania website (French only)
Transcript
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Imagine this was your office.
That this was your home.
And this was your morning commute.
Sounds amazing, right?
Now, what if we told you your work could make a real difference for people and the planet?
What if work and life actually felt balanced?
What if your passion became your profession?
Well, Parks Canada is hiring.
And if you're still watching, it's a sign you should probably apply.
At Parks Canada, our job is to protect Canada's special places and share them with people.
And not to brag, but you'd be joining quite possibly the best team in the country.
[Text] Definitely not a biased statement.
We're looking for scientists, project coordinators, historians, maintenance workers, engineers, and everything in between.
It's the perfect place to start your career.
And to be clear, you could be paid to do all of that... from here.
[Text] 450 000 km2 of careers.
Apply today.
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