2025

Call for applications for our 2025 summer team

The Parc du canal de Soulanges preserves and enhances the natural and heritage riches of its territory for the benefit of citizens and visitors alike. We offer a safe and accessible environment for recreational and sporting activities. Working with us means collaborating with a dynamic and dedicated team, rubbing shoulders with a multitude of collaborators, making a difference in your environment and enjoying a stimulating and flexible work environment!

We are looking for dynamic and reliable people to ensure the success of our 2025 program!

Periods: May to October, with flexibility for student positions
Workplace: At various Soulanges Canal Park locations
🛠️ Sectors: Animation / operations and maintenance department

Applications will be accepted until April 13, and interviews will be held from mid-April 2025.
Check out the positions by following the links below!

Operations and Program Assistant

Mission: Coordinate and ensure the success of summer programming activities. Act as liaison between summer teams and the Park’s permanent team. Participate in communications and partner relations.

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Recreation attendants

Mission: Ensure the operations of outdoor equipment rental centers (bicycles and watercrafts) on the Soulanges Canal Park territory. These people will also help organize events as part of the Soulanges Canal Park’s summer programming.

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Green space maintenance attendants

Mission: Make the park a friendly, safe and pleasant place to visit. Assume site preparation, maintenance and various manual tasks. Support the team in tasks related to event organization.

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Information and operation attendants

Mission: Welcome and provide information to customers, ensure visitor satisfaction and the quality of facilities. As needed, support the entire team in setting up activities and user services.

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PROJECT MANAGER POSITION

The Parc du canal de Soulanges preserves and enhances the natural and heritage riches of its territory for the benefit of citizens and visitors alike. We offer a safe and accessible environment for recreational and sporting activities.

Working at Parc du canal de Soulanges means working with a dynamic and dedicated team, rubbing shoulders with a multitude of collaborators, making a difference in your community and enjoying a stimulating and flexible work environment.

Your mission

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling major projects, such as the rehabilitation of our cycling infrastructure, the requalification of heritage buildings, the development of recreational and nautical infrastructure projects, and much more!

You will be :

• Responsible for drawing up project charts, defining objectives, deadlines, required resources and potential sources of funding.
• Always on the lookout for funding opportunities (grants, partnerships, self-generated income, etc.) to improve the quality of our facilities. You will prepare applications to the various targeted programs.
• Project manager, managing risks, costs, deadlines and quality from start to finish. You’ll also be responsible for balance sheets and reporting.
• The pivot between the various stakeholders (in-house team, consultants, contractors, financial and community partners) during project ideation and implementation.
• An ambassador for Park projects. You’ll be the link with the community, park users and municipal authorities on all aspects of major projects.
• At the heart of project-based citizen participation.
• Always on the lookout for best practices and innovations in sustainable development, landscaping and recreational infrastructure. You’ll propose innovative solutions for park development and user experience enhancement.

What we offer

• A full-time position (35 hrs) and a competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours for a better work-family balance.
• A hybrid workplace: telecommuting, office… and outdoors!
• Up to 3 weeks’ vacation in the first year, plus office closure during the holiday season.
• 7 paid personal days per year.
• A pension plan with a 7% employer contribution.
• Generous group insurance.
• Ongoing training in the subjects you’re passionate about.
• Clothing and accessories featuring the Soulanges Canal to enhance your wardrobe and be a proud ambassador.

You have the profile if you have…

• University degree in architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, land use planning, project management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing major infrastructure projects, ideally in parks, public infrastructure or heritage projects.
• Knowledge of infrastructure project management processes, calls for tender and grants.
• Excellent grant writing and funding management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, etc.) and design software (AutoCAD, Sketchup, etc.).
• Knowledge of safety standards, laws and regulations relating to the development of green spaces and heritage buildings.
• Excellent command of spoken and written French.
• PMP or PMI certification an asset.
• Interest in or experience with citizen participation initiatives, an asset.

**Like all positions at the Parc, this position requires occasional availability outside normal office hours.

*** The complete job profile is available on request.

LET YOUR STRENGTHS SHINE THROUGH

Would you like to work with a great team and contribute to the development of your community?

Apply by e-mail to direction@canaldesoulanges.ca with the title “Application: Project Manager” before March 14, 2025.