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Looking for a summer job that pays well and lets you work in some of Quebec's most historic locations? Parks Canada is currently hiring students for seasonal positions in 2025.

The best part? Wages range between $17.36 and $24.62 per hour.

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If you're on the hunt for jobs in Quebec that let you trade in the ordinary for the extraordinary, Parks Canada has some amazing opportunities waiting for you.

Whether you're interested in a traditional desk job or hands-on work in the great outdoors, these Government of Canada jobs offer something for everyone, and many of them pay six figures.

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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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Canada's best employer ranking of 2024 is a who's who of corporate excellence, revealing which companies are leading the pack in employee satisfaction. Quebec companies are among the nation's best this year with nine province-based contenders in the top 30.

Forbes' annual roundup highlights the firms that employ 500 workers or more and excel in salary, work flexibility, and career advancement opportunities. This year's list showcases a range of industries, from education and healthcare to utilities and government services.

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The world's most captivating UNESCO sites were listed and a stunning Canadian destination managed to make the cut.

Explore, a travel tour company located in the United Kingdom, created a shortlist of the most visually unforgettable experiences for travellers across the globe. The travel operator narrowed the list of over 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage sites down to 52 based on how recognizable they are, ensuring landmarks from each continent were included. Explore then conducted a study where participants were shown the shortlisted landmarks and through eye-tracking technology, determined which UNESCO sites yielded the most attention.

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If you've been eyeing a job with the federal government then Parks Canada has got you covered. The government agency is currently hiring all across Canada right now and every single job pays over $90,000 a year — with a few even paying over $100,000. With countless natural beauties across the country, who wouldn't want to get paid to be one with nature?

From positions including human resources managers, site leaders, visitor services, medical positions and animal breeding centre managers, there's a little bit of everything for everyone. Oh, and not to mention the slew of sweet benefits you would 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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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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If you've been eyeing a job with the federal government then Parks Canada has got you covered. The government agency is currently hiring all across Quebec right now and one job pays nearly $80,000 a year. With countless natural beauties across the province, who wouldn't want to get paid to be one with nature?

From positions including facilities attendant, administration jobs, visitor services, maintenance workers and IT positions, 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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The city has launched a plan to revamp the land surrounding Montreal's Lachine Canal by making it a bigger destination for businesses and investment. That could mean transformative change is on the way for the three boroughs around the famous waterway. Officials have dubbed the plan Lachine Canal 4.0.

It has four goals: to make the former industrial sites along the canal "the destination of choice for businesses in the creative and cultural industries, light manufacturing, medical technology, optics-photonics, transportation and advanced logistics;" to "enhance the economic attractiveness of the area;" to "unite" the boroughs of the Sud-Ouest, LaSalle and Lachine under a common "vision" for the area; and "provide the territory with a distinctive identity on a metropolitan scale."

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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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You can still get moving in Quebec on July 1, even if you're not changing apartments.

Federal national parks and historic sites in the province will all be free to enter that Friday, which makes your next nature escape a lot more accessible. Environment Canada predicts that the weather will even cooperate with a mix of sun and cloud and 29°C high.

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