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LabourerDepartment of Tourism, Heritage and CultureCasual PositionOpen CompetitionFundy Trail Provincial Park
Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!
Who we are:Join the Parks NB team and make a difference in some of the most breathtaking locations New Brunswick has to offer! At Parks NB, we take pride in doing meaningful and rewarding work. Our team collaborates with staff, stakeholders, and industry partners to support, promote, and grow the tourism sector while encouraging New Brunswickers and visitors to discover the province's incredible outdoor activities and experiences. We aim to be the ultimate hosts, delivering high-quality guest experiences and fostering meaningful connections to our protected natural and cultural spaces.
Fundy Trail Provincial Park is one of New Brunswick's crown jewels. Spanning 2,559 hectares along the southern coast, the park features a stunning 30 km parkway with breathtaking views of the world-renowned Bay of Fundy. Open seasonally from May to November, it offers visitors an unforgettable chance to connect with nature and history.
Fundy Trail Provincial Park is seeking a dynamic and motivated Labourer, with duties aligned with maintenance, to join our team. This position is essential to managing the parks infrastructure to the highest standards. while ensuring the success of the park's operations to enhance the visitor experience and expand tourism opportunities across the region.
What you will do:Reporting to the Park Maintenance Supervisor II, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light grounds equipment, contributing to the upkeep and improvement of all park grounds and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Performing general groundskeeping duties, including lawn mowing, brush cutting, limbing and pruning trees, maintaining trails, and operating various hand and power tools
- Ensuring that the site is kept clean and well organized
- Assisting with maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, signage, and small infrastructure, including basic carpentry, painting, and minor fixes
- Moving, loading, unloading, and transporting tools, materials, supplies, and equipment as required
- Keeping all work areas clean, organized, and free from clutter to promote safety and efficiency
- Performing seasonal manual labour activities such as shoveling, raking, brush removal, or other outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions
- Performing other tasks, as required
Who you are:You are dependable, hardworking, and adaptable, willing to step in wherever needed to support park operations. You approach every task with integrity, positivity, and accountability, recognizing that even small tasks contribute to the overall success of the park.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Required Competencies:
- Ability to read and write
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence as issued by the Province of New Brunswick
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
Nice to have:
- WHMIS / Chemical Safety training
- Chainsaw Safety Certification
- Experience in trades (Automotive, Carpentry, Construction, Landscaping)
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Wage:$25.67 per hour
Canadian Union of Public and Private Employees, Local 1190 - General Labour & Trades, Part 1
Work environment:
- Office location: Fundy Trail Provincial Park
- Please note that this position requires variable and extended hours - shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays, and shifts may vary in accordance with operation requirements
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Light to moderate lifting
- Uniform provided
- We promote a scent-reduced environment
What can GNB offer you?
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.
How to apply:We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by July 12, 2026, indicating competition number R18-2026/2027-040. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Tourism, Heritage and CultureHuman Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
- Please note that a Criminal Record Check is required prior to appointment
As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans who demonstrate they are among the most qualified shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.
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