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national parks canada

If you've been looking for a job to bankroll your summer adventures, Parks Canada is hiring across the country and you could earn as much as $30 an hour.

With 38 national parks from coast to coast, Parks Canada is seeking energetic and enthusiastic students and temporary workers to help support its summer 2024 operations.

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Quebec is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, and with summer still in full force, you can check off a few must-see Quebec national parks on an epic road trip with your besties, that special someone, or, heck, even solo.

From the rugged peaks of Parc National du Mont-Tremblant to the tranquil shores of Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay each destination promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of nature. Whether you're an avid hiker, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking an escape from the daily grind, Quebec's national parks are your personal playground for exploration and wonder.

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"Early discussions" are underway to designate a new "national urban park" in Montreal, Parks Canada says. The federal agency is pursuing similar initiatives in the Edmonton area, Halifax, the Saskatoon area, the Victoria, B.C., area, Windsor and Winnipeg.

The national urban parks program is in its infancy. Parks Canada is still in the process of writing the policy that will govern it. But the idea is that it would generally involve partnerships with municipalities, provinces and First Nations to designate eligible areas and create a collaborative management structure.

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Have you been eyeing a job with the Government of Canada? Luckily, Parks Canada is currently hiring all across the country right now and a few jobs pay over $90,000 a year. With countless natural beauties across Canada, who wouldn't want to get paid to be one with nature, amirite?

From positions including IT technician, park wardens, social science analysts and loads of administrative jobs, there's a little bit of everything for everyone. Oh, and not to mention the slew of sweet benefits you'd get as well. As an employee of the federal government, you would be eligible for a health care plan, dental plan, disability insurance, and vacation and leave packages.

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There are a ton of Quebec jobs available at the province's national parks and nature reserves.

Here are seven examples of open seasonal positions in the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) network.

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