I see them popping up on my Facebook feed regularly this time of year…summer jobs…and in particular summer student  jobs. Yes…it’s not all beach trips and ice cream…summer is also a great time for students to gain valuable skills and also of course save some money for their continuing education. Good news…there are lots of places…right here on the South Shore… looking to hire the right person!

Most of the positions being advertised now are typically jobs that are being subsidized by the Government of Canada as part of their Canada Summer Jobs program. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program. It provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. The deadline to apply for these grants was February 9th, and there are certain criteria that must be met.

Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years who are full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year.

So I thought it might be helpful to have some of these positions in one place. I’m really doing this for the parents.  Now you can just send them one link…instead of repeatedly messaging them with the latest job postings. You’re welcome. 😉

Summer student Haskap Orchard job- South Shore Farms

Accepting summer student resumes! Museum Assistant at the Hank Snow Home Town Museum (Liverpool, NS): Thirty-five hours per week; $11 per hour. English required; French or any other language an asset.
Greet visitors in a friendly and interested manner; provide information on Hank Snow and other artists showcased at the Museum (this information will be provided to the successful candidate to learn the essentials). Maintain and analyze visitor statistics using computer software.
Responsible for gift shop sales and customer service, along with balancing admissions and sales at the end of each day, tracking inventory, and ordering supplies. Answer phone & email inquiries.
Two positions available: May 8 – Aug 25 and June 18 – Sept 7.
Applications accepted by email: info@hanksnow.com; drop in at 17 Hank Snow Drive or mail to PO Box 1419, Liverpool, Nova Scotia B0T 1K0.

Heritage Churches Archives Coordinator- Three Churches Foundation 

Summer Student Positions- DesBrisay Museum

Front Desk Position- The Lynds Den Fitness

If you are a person that lives a healthy and active lifestyle and enjoys spreading the joys of health and fitness to others, and would like to be a part of a family orientated team, The Lynds Den is in the process of hiring!

We are excited to be looking for talented individuals to join our team at our very first location in Bridgewater, NS. We are seeking passionate, service-oriented, positive and hard-working individuals with a love for health and fitness.

We are accepting resumes for a Summer Student Position. Must be attending or returning to school in September.

8 weeks
30 hours/ week

Front Desk Staff Requirements:
– Ability to conduct themselves in a professional image through dress, behavior and attitude.
– Poses excellent customer service skills
– Poses excellent sale skills
– Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
– Must exhibit enthusiasm for the facility and for the job
– Must have the ability to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced environment
– Experience working in a fitness facility is an asset
– Current First Aid/CPR an asset
– Current WHIMIS an asset

Please send your cover letter and resume to thelyndsden@gmail.com or drop it off in person!

200 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2G7

Festival Marketing Assistant– Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society 

The Festival Marketing Assistant works with other staff, board members and chairs of committees to accomplish the tasks entailed in staging the Society’s annual four-day Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival. Employment is on a full-time basis for a sixteen-week period from approximately May 1 to August 15th.  The position is at the direction of the Personnel Committee.  The salary is $12.50 per hour for a 35-hour work week.  Working hours will be scheduled to ensure the office is open at consistent times each week. 

For more info or to apply…click here.

Student Labourer- Public Works- Town of Bridgewater

The Summer Student Labourer will mainly work outside and may be exposed to a number of environmental conditions including high temperatures and inclement weather. The Summer Student Labourer must also be capable of performing the physical demands of the job including (but not limited to) extended periods of standing, walking, bending and/or crouching as well as heavy lifting.

As the ideal candidate, you:
• Must be a new or returning student in the fall of 2018 of a recognized post-secondary institution or high school.
• Have previous experience landscaping or general labour (considered an asset).
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s license.

You will be expected to provide your own steel-toed safety boots. All other required safety equipment will be supplied by the Town.

Wage: $13.00-$13.50 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 4.30pm

Museum Summer Employment Job Opportunities- Town of Bridgewater

Want to make a difference in Heritage?

Bridgewater Heritage Advisory Committee and DesBrisay Museum needs a Heritage Advisory Committee Assistant, a Community Culture and Tourism Assistant, and a Museum Program Assistant.

This is a full time, term position beginning on or about May 22, 2018 and running until on or about August 25, 2018.

Applicants must have an interest in history, and enjoy working with people.

A knowledge of local history, architecture and a second language (French or German) as well as experience working with the public and program or event coordination are considered an asset.  A criminal records information and Child Protection check will be required. This term is for approximately 35 hours per week.  Evening weekend and holiday work is required. 

These positions are made possible through funding support from the following programs:

– Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions Program.
– Canada Summer Jobs
– NS Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILLS)

Applicants must have been a full-time student; intend to return to full time studies and be eligible for the appropriate funding support.  Job Descriptions available upon request.

DesBrisay Museum is an equal opportunities employer.

Summer Student Fisheries Student Assistant-  Province of Nova Scotia

Under the direction of the Fish Hatchery Supervisor, the Fisheries Student Assistant will be based at the McGowan Lake Fish Hatchery. They will assist with technical work at the fish hatchery or field as needed; assisting in the support and care of fish, including the hatching, rearing and distribution of brook trout and brown trout to enhance the Province’s sportfishery.

Duties include:

• feeding fish,
• cleaning rearing units,
• various finfish husbandry practices,
• general maintenance of equipment, fish hatchery buildings and grounds

Fish distribution will involve accompanying hatchery technicians delivering fish using specialized delivery vehicles (heavy-duty trucks with oxygenated/aerated water tanks) to sites across the Province. Additionally, the student may participate in fisheries sampling (electro-fishing, seining, live-trapping), biological population assessments, habitat surveys, water quality surveys on various lakes and river systems. Other duties may include data entry, and report writing.

The incumbent must be currently enrolled in a related college/university program (science or environmental technical program) and returning to school in the fall (or next applicable semester).

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Nova Scotia’s freshwater fish species and their environment as well as a familiarity with sportfishing. A practical understanding of fish hatchery operations, procedures and techniques including: fish husbandry and data collection would be an asset. The incumbent must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. This is a labour intensive position which, at times, requires the ability to lift and carry heavy loads and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license is required and the incumbent should be able to work extended hours and occasional week-ends and be comfortable working in and around water. Apply here.

Heritage Interpretive Summer Tour Guides- St John’s Anglican Church – Lunenburg, NS

Summer Student (Park Attendant) Province of Nova Scotia- Port Joli, NS

Need a summer job but don’t want to spend all day behind a desk inside? Come work for us and help maintain our beautiful provincial parks!

We are seeking a Summer Student Park Attendant at a provincial park who will assist us with the seasonal operation and maintenance of designated provincial parks(s). You will ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies, and will be an active participant in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.

This position requires the ability to work as part of a team, and performs strenuous manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Duties often require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 10.
• Must be enrolled and returning to school.
• Valid Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to work independently.
• Experience in building and grounds maintenance; ride on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and sanitation requirements.

Assets:

• Customer service training/experience.
• Good general knowledge of local history and points of interest.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Working knowledge and previous experience in computer use including: internet, email, and web-based applications.

Your resume and cover letter should clearly outline how you meet the stated qualifications and position requirements. Apply here.

Recreation Therapy Program Assistant – Shoreham Village – Chester, NS

• Must be computer literate.
• Must be creative, self-motivated, flexible and reliable.
• Must be energetic, compassionate and sincerely enjoy working with special populations.
• Must have strong interpersonal and good observational skills.
• Must be physically capable of moving light equipment such as tables and stacking chairs in preparation for a variety of programs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and do frequent bending, lifting and reaching.
• Must have a clean criminal police check.
• Position Summary: *
• Under the direction of the Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services, the Recreation Therapy Program Assistant, in accordance with individual needs, interests and abilities, will assist in the development and implementation in a variety of diversified recreation programs and services that meet the social, physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident.

More info or to apply…click here.

Recreation Therapy Assistant Hillside Pines Home For Special Care – Bridgewater, NS

Experience an asset

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS Word

Additional Skills

Perform general clerical duties; Collect statistics; Clean and maintain equipment

Work Setting

Nursing home/home for the aged

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Confidential security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Rural area

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability

To apply…click here.

Tourism Counsellor Mahone Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – Mahone Bay, NS

• Serve as representative of Mahone Bay and surrounding area in a front-line guest capacity
• Have knowledge of Mahone Bay and its attractions, geography, and culture as well as the ability to communicate this to the general public, tourism service operators, interest groups, and visitors
• Satisfy visitors’ needs by asking and answering questions and providing information in-person, by phone, e-mail, or regular mail, in a professional manner
• Take initiative to introduce and promote tourism-related activities/events to encourage longer stays and return visits to Mahone Bay and surrounding area
• Adhere to all provincial and municipal Occupational Health and Safety policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Be aware of, and strive to meet, the requirements of the Visitor Information Centre Quality Standards Program
• Liaise with the merchants and restaurant owners, etc. to provide tourists with the most up-to- date and accurate information both onsite and through Social Media
• Manage general Social Media activities on behalf of the VIC
• Ensure literature racks are filled and extra supply stock maintained
• Assist Visitor Information Centre Manager with administrative tasks including email/fax inquiries and maintenance of daily visitor statistics
• Must participate in all training programs as directed e.g. WorldHost, Service 1st, Emergency First Aid, WHIMIS
• Other related duties as needed

To apply…click here. 

Administrative Assistant Bridgewater Farmers’ Market – Bridgewater, NS

Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents; Schedule and confirm appointments; Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas; Answer electronic enquiries; Compile data, statistics and other information; Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information; Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

To apply….click here.

Activity Worker – Health Support Services-  Riverview Enhanced Living – Dayspring, NS

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

For more info or to apply… click here.

Lawn-mowing Worker Bayside Property Maintenance – Rose Bay, NS

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants; Repair and maintain equipment; Remove litter and garbage; Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees; Cut grass; Cart and spread topsoil and other materials; Apply fertilizers; Write daily basic progress reports; Rake and collect refuse

Equipment and Machinery Experience

For more or to apply…click here.

Early Childhood Assistant Bridgewater Day Care Centre – Bridgewater, NS

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

For more info or to apply…click here.

Special Events Co-ordinator –Chester Yacht Club – Chester, NS

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

 This employer has applied to the Canada Summer Jobs initiative. This program provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. To be eligible for a position that is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, you will need to be between 15 and 30 years of age. You will also need to have been a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to be a full-time student in the next academic year. You will also need to be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee and be legally entitled to work in the employer’s jurisdiction.

For more info or to apply…click here.

So lots of full-time job opportunities for our students this summer. What a terrific way to gain experience and skills! The Canada Summer Jobs program is an excellent way to provide small businesses and organizations the funding to hire for these summer positions providing them with much-needed employees for the busy summer months.

Is your student looking for summer employment? Have they worked somewhere as part of the Canada Summer Student Jobs program? Let us know ! Have a summer job that we missed? Leave a comment and let me know and I will be sure to add it.