Cape Breton Regional Municipality

CBRM Recreation Summer Job Postings

2025 Summer Job Postings

CBRM Recreation is currently accepting applications for:

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.

To qualify for this position, 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 required
• submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications for the position

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.

Parks & Grounds 

Summer Job Lottery

The CBRM Parks and Grounds Student Lottery is now accepting applications until May 21 at 11:59 p.m. 

The date of the draw is May 22, 2025.

Students interested in summer work can enter the lottery online here:
https://studentlottery.cbrm.ns.ca/