Summer Student Jobs

Applications are being accepted for Summer employment with CBRM Recreation. 
 
To qualify for these positions, applicants must: 
• be a resident of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality 
• be legally able to work in Canada at the full allotted hours indicated in the job description 
• consent to a search of the Child Abuse Registry and a Police check by CBRM 
• be willing and able to work flexible hours (daytime, weekends, evenings, split shifts) as well as work in varying areas of the municipality as required
• submit a cover letter and resume clearly outlining qualifications for the position 
 
Many positions may also have additional criteria as determined by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. This includes being between the ages of 15 and 30 years old and be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or refugee. Full criteria can be found here. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to  recreationjobs@cbrm.ns.ca by April 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Include the job number in both your cover letter and the subject line of your email.

Your cover letter should clearly explain how you meet the job requirements.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Active Living, Adult and Older Adult Intern (26-ST01-1)
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The Active Living Intern will take a team lead role in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating various Active Living programs throughout the summer, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, sport, and adults and older adults active living programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate program leadership skills, knowledge and understanding of program development, and facilitation in a recreation setting. This position involves supervising other summer staff, providing support to team members, and ensuring the smooth operation of the programs. The coordinator will also be responsible for performing additional duties as assigned.  

May 4 – August 21, 37.5 hours per week $19 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required.   

Active Living, Adult and Older Coordinator (26-ST01-2)
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CBRM Active Living Coordinators will be responsible in part for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CBRM Recreation programming, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, sport, and other children and youth active living programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate program leadership skills, knowledge and understanding of program development, and facilitation in a recreation setting. Staff will be required to plan and deliver programs for a diverse demographic of participants. A class 5 driver’s license and full access to a vehicle are considered an asset. 

May 11 – August 21, 37.5 hours per week, $17 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required. 

Active Living, Child & Youth Intern (26-ST01-3) 
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The Active Living Intern will take a team lead role in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating various Active Living programs throughout the summer, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, sport, and child and youth active living programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate program leadership skills, knowledge and understanding of program development, and facilitation in a recreation setting. This position involves supervising other summer staff, providing support to team members, and ensuring the smooth operation of the programs. The coordinator will also be responsible for performing additional duties as assigned.  

May 4 – August 21, 37.5 hours per week, $19 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required. 

Active Living, Child & Youth Coordinator (26-ST01-4)
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CBRM Active Living Coordinators will be responsible in part for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CBRM Recreation programming, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, sport, and other child and youth active living programs. Successful candidates must demonstrate program leadership skills, knowledge and understanding of program development, and facilitation in a recreation setting. Staff will be required to plan and deliver programs for a diverse demographic of participants. A class 5 driver’s license and full access to a vehicle are considered an asset.  

May 11 – August 21, 37.5 hours per week, $17 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required. 

Municipal Event Intern (26-ST02-1)
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The Municipal Events Coordinator will work on municipal led events, such as Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Canada Day, and Makin' Waves. Supporting the Program Coordinator - Arts, Culture, and Creative Events, the coordinator will work with planning, executing, and reporting these events and will gain experience with event logistics and management, artist support, corporate partnerships, and many more ancillary event disciplines. 

May 4 - August 21, 37.5 hours per week, $19 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required.

Content Creation & Partnerships Intern (26-ST02-2)
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The Content Creation and Partnerships Intern will work to support marketing, engagement, and partnerships for municipal events and recreation programs. Supporting the Program Coordinator - Arts, Culture, and Creative Events, the Intern will work with the planning, creation, and scheduling of digital and print content, supervision and execution of partnership agreements, and development and carryout of data collection across digital and in person means. 

May 4 - August 21, 37.5 hours per week, $19 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required. 

Major Event Support (26-ST02-3)
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Major Events Support will work on municipal led events, such as Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Canada Day, and Makin’ Waves. Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator – Arts, Culture, & Creative Events and the Major Events Intern, the position will see the individual(s) in a variety of roles from event set up to surveying to hospitality and more as required. 

As required - dates include but not limited to June 27, July 1, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, $17 per hour, based in Sydney and other areas in the CBRM. 

Special Events Team (25-ST04-1)
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The Special Events team will work on municipal, and community led events, such as Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Canada Day, and Community festivals. Supporting the Community the team will work with Community leaders and Recreation Program Coordinators and will gain experience with event logistics and time management. 
 
June 23rd - August 29, 32.5 hours per week, $17 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM as required.

Rural Recreation Intern (25-ST03-1)
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The Rural Recreation Intern will work closely with the Program Coordinator and the Rural Activity Coordinator and will be highly involved in the organizing, implementing and evaluation of various Youth Activity Camps and several special events taking place over the summer months. They will also supervise other summer staff and support staff and perform other duties as assigned. 
 
May 12 – August 22, 37.5 hours/week, $18.00/hour, based in Louisbourg with some travel required. 

Rural Recreation Activity Coordinator (25-ST03-2) 
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The Rural Recreation Activity Coordinator will work closely with the Rural Recreation Intern and Program Coordinator and will assist in the organizing, implementing and evaluation of various Youth Activity Camps and several special events taking place over the summer months. They will also assist in the supervision of summer staff and support staff and perform other duties as assigned. 
 
May 12 – August 22, 37.5 hours/week, $18.00/hour, based in Louisbourg with some travel required. 

Rural Recreation Activity Leaders (25-ST03-3)
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The Rural Recreation Activity Leaders will work closely with the Rural Recreation Intern and Rural Activity Coordinator and will assist in the preparation and implementation of various Youth Activity Camps and several special events taking place over the summer months. They will also perform other duties as assigned. 
 
June 23 – August 15, 37.5 hours/week, $16.00/hour, based in Louisbourg with some travel required. 

To apply for Parks & Grounds positions, email your cover letter & resume to wjvanhal@cbrm.ns.ca quoting the job number and position in the subject line, by April 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Horticulturalist (26-ST05-1) 
Must currently be registered in a Horticulture program and have proven abilities in related duties. Assists staff and others in performing horticultural duties such as mowing, aerating, planting, pruning, site renovations, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, etc.  Other duties might include aspects of sports field construction, hardscaping and various related tasks in the maintenance of a park & play space system. Pay rate is comensurate with level of education completed. 

Parks & Grounds Spring Positions (25-ST05-2) 
Applications for the Parks and Grounds Spring positions are now open. These are short term positions that take place in Parks & Grounds divisions throughout the CBRM.

Parks & Grounds Summer Job Lottery 
Parks and Grounds Summer Student Job Lottery will open in May.