Parks Canada careers: where passion meets purpose.

You might be wondering why you would come to work for the Parks Canada Agency?

To join a team of passionate people who care about the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

The Quebec Waterways unit manages five historic canals stretching from Montreal to the St. Lawrence, Richelieu and Outaouais rivers. These canals are situated in three important tourism regions in the province and also have numerous collaborations with important stakeholders and partners.

• Carillon Canal National Historic Site
• Chambly Canal National Historic Site
• Lachine Canal National Historic Site
• Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site
• Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site

⏰ Closing date: November 17, 2025 - 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time

We encourage you to submit your application promptly, as applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Who is eligible: Persons residing within 75 km of Carillon Canal (Quebec), Chambly Canal (Quebec), Lachine Canal (Quebec), Saint-Ours Canal (Quebec) or Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal (Quebec).

Duties

Do you like manual work, being outside and seeing concretely the fruit of your efforts? This position is for you! The work of a lock and bridge attendant requires rigor, resourcefulness, and good physical fitness.

You will be responsible for operating locks and/or bridges*, maintaining grounds, structures and equipment, and providing courteous service to users in accordance with Parks Canada standards.

The position is physically demanding and mainly works outside (more than 10 hours a day, exposure to sun, rain and bad weather). You will walk long distances on various terrains, use stairs or ladders and could lift loads up to 20 kg.

Your main tasks:

• Paint, clean, weed, mow, empty bins and maintain sanitary facilities.
  Remove debris from the water, clean bird droppings and keep the area safe and clean.
  Answer visitors' questions and ensure compliance with regulations.
  Use various tools and equipment (lawnmower, pressure washer, drill, boat, golf cart, etc.).
  Perform certain administrative tasks using computer tools.

* The locks of the Canal-de-Chambly have mechanisms that are operated manually.

Join us and contribute concretely to the functioning of Quebec’s waterways, while working in a unique natural environment!

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to fill twelve (12) term, full-time and/or part-time positions for the period from May to October 2026. Successful candidates may be offered an annual contract renewal.

 📍 Workplace: Carillon Canal (Quebec), Chambly Canal (Quebec), Lachine Canal (Quebec), Saint-Ours Canal (Quebec) or Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal (Quebec) 

This process can also be used to create a list of qualified candidates for similar positions with different job statuses (including Indeterminate positions), security levels and language profiles in the same location or elsewhere across the country. 

💼 Positions to fill: 12

💰Hourly range: $28.61 to $31.11 (salary under review).

🎓 Education :

• Secondary diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

💬 Language requirements:

• French essential or Bilingual Imperative (--B/--B)

✨ Experiences: 

• Experience providing customer service.
• Experience in general maintenance of buildings, grounds, or equipment.
• Experience using work-related computer software (e.g.: Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, etc.)

🛠️Asset Experiences : 

• Experience working on a canal.
• Experience in the field of fluvial navigation

⚙️ Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate orally

🤝Personal sutabilities:

• Demonstrates integrity and respect
• Demonstrates thinking things through
• Works efficiently with others
• Shows initiative and being action oriented

📝 Conditions of employment:

• Obtain and maintain the reliability check rating
• Hold and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence recognized by the applicable province or territory.
• Obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card within one month of hire, at the expense of the employee.
• Agree to work irregular hours, shifts and overtime and/or weekends and provincial/territorial holidays and statutory holidays as required by the schedule established by the delegated manager. Your remuneration will be set according to the clauses of the collective agreement and the terms of employment that apply to you.
• You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions while performing your duties.
• You will have to work in adverse weather conditions.
• You may be required to wear a uniform while on duty. In this case, Parks Canada will provide you with the uniforms you will need, as per Parks Canada’s Policy on Uniforms
  
  

Accomodation

We are 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 send an email to vnqconcours-qcwwcompetitions@pc.gc.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on assessment accommodation

Reasons to work for Parks Canada

	Work-life balance Employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements at many locations.
	Training and professional development We offer various training and professional development opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills and advance your career.
	Beautiful work locations Parks Canada offers the opportunity to work in some of the most stunning natural environments in the country.

🏆 Parks Canada is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers.