Cape Breton Regional Municipality

CBRM Recreation Summer Job Postings

2025 Summer Job Postings

Applications are being accepted for Summer employment with CBRM Recreation.

To qualify for these positions, applicants must:
• be residents 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 Register and a Police check by CBRM
• be willing and able to work flexible hours (daytime, weekends, and evenings) as well as work in varying areas of the municipality as requires
• submit a cover letter and resume clearly outlining qualifications for the position

Many positions many also have additional criteria as determined by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. This includes being between the ages of 15-30 years old and be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or refugee. Full criteria can be found here.

Please send an email quoting the job number with your cover letter, clearly showing how you meet the job criteria, and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Active Living

Active Living Intern (25-ST01-1) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Active Living Team Leader will take a key role in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating various Active Living programs throughout the summer, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, sport, and other children, youth, and adult 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 1 – August 22, 37.5 hours per week, $18 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required.

Active Living Coordinator (25-ST01-2) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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, youth, and adult 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 12 – August 22, 37.5 hours per week, $16 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM required.

Communications & Events

Major Event Support (25-ST02-3) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, $16 per hour, based in Sydney

Rural Recreation Development

Rural Recreation Intern (25-ST03-1) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

Special Events

Special Events Team (25-ST04-2) READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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, $16 per hour, based in Sydney with travel throughout CBRM as required

Parks & Grounds

To apply for Parks & Grounds positions, email your cover letter & resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. quoting the job number and position in the subject line.

Horticulturalist (25-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. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. quoting the job number and position in the subject line.

Parks & Grounds Summer Job Lottery
Applications for the Parks and Grounds Summer Student Job Lottery will open soon.