Summer 2026 Job Opportunity
Planning & Development Assistant
Riding Mountain National Park
Parks Canada

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage? Are you a student currently enrolled in an academic program or a recent graduate in the last 4 months? If so, apply to the National Summer Jobs Inventory to work with Parks Canada!

Role Description: The Planning and Development Assistant supports development review and land use planning within the park. Key tasks include:

• Responding to requests for information from the public, permit applicants, contractors, and leaseholders
• Reviewing development and building permit applications for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations and policy
• Undertaking research and stakeholder engagement, then compiling information to support community planning and the preparation of operational policies
• Providing administrative support to Parks Canada Development Officers and Planners

Education:

• Currently enrolled in an academic program of geography, planning, architecture, construction code, or related program or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.

Experience:

• Experience interacting with members of the public and stakeholders in a professional manner
• Experience conducting research and analysis and presenting findings in an academic or
  professional setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use databases and Microsoft 365 Office Suite

Intent of Process: This process will be used to staff a full-time (37.5 hr/wk) student or term position. The position will be based out of Riding Mountain National Park (Wasagaming, MB) from May to September, with the possibility of extension.

Hourly Rates of Pay: $17.75 – $31.69 - Salary to be determined at the time of appointment based on Treasury Board Student Rates of Pay.

If you are interested in this opportunity or others, please apply through the 2026 Summer Jobs Inventory (parks.canada.ca/summer-jobs) and email a cover letter and your resume to
rmnp.development@pc.gc.ca

Apply early as the first applications will be reviewed end of January 2026