Job Level: Student
Closing Date: 28/03/2025
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is actively seeking students who would like to join us this summer and work alongside our dedicated professionals. Our summer student program runs from May 2025 (end of April) to end of August 2025.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.
Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
We create meaningful employment opportunities for youth who want to take an active role in building Canada’s Capital. Throughout the year, the NCC hires more than 150 students to meet specific operational needs. Join our team of dedicated professionals this summer and be part of carrying out this important mandate. Both part- and full-time positions are available in a wide variety of disciplines.
The Ontario Urban Lands and Greenbelt division and the Branch Services and Conservation division of the Capital Stewardship branch has divided its student opportunities into 4 categories:
Special Events
Biologists
Monitoring and Rehabilitation
Branch Services and Conservation
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS
• Full-time High School, CEGEP, college or university student;
• Enrolled in full-time studies in the next academic year;
• Possess or eligible to obtain reliability security clearance.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Applicable to some positions)
• Bilingual in both official languages;
• Possess a valid driver’s licence (Ontario; Class G, Quebec: Class 5, or Provincial equivalent) and provide a good driver’s abstract;
• Willing to do field work and be able to perform sporadic light physical work;
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions;
• Available to work flexible hours including weekdays, weeknights, weekends and statutory holidays if necessary;
o For Bikedays positions – Available to work every weekend from May until the end of October 2025;
• Willing to work a shift schedule;
• Wear a uniform and/or protective gear provided by the employer;
• Adhere to safety codes that are in effect on construction sites, including wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment such as CSA approved footwear (not provided by the employer).
Special Events
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED
Student – Weekend Bikedays Attendant
Student – Weekend Bikedays Support Officer
Student – Bikedays Parkway Closure Coordinators
Student – Land Use Support Officer (monitor external events in NCC Parks)
Student – Capital Pathway Support Officer
Biologists
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED
Student Biologist
Monitoring and Rehabilitation
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED
Student – Maintenance Contract Monitoring Officer
Student – Asset Rehabilitation Project Officer
Branch Services and Conservation
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED
Student – Lifecycle Inspector (40 Elgin St)
Student – Parking Enforcement Officer (80 Bayview Rd)
REQUIREMENTS
• For Lifecycle Inspector – Completed a minimum of one (1) year in a Civil Engineering program;
• For Parking Enforcement Officer – Completed a minimum of one (1) year in a program such as Law Enforcement, Wildlife protection, Conservation and Environmental Law Enforcement or a related field.
RATES OF PAY
Student rates of pay are determined by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
The NCC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.
The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.
Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).
Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.