Event Coordinator Student
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Casual Student Position
Open Competition
Parlee Beach Provincial Park
Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!
Join us and be part of a team that shares a passion for nature, outdoor activities and enhancing visitor experiences at this beautiful and beloved destination!
Who we are:
We invite you to join the Parks NB team! You will have the opportunity to work at one of the most beautiful beaches in North America with the warmest salt water in Canada. Parlee Beach also holds international Blue Flag certification. The campground is located on well-developed grounds with over 210 sites.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Park Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Planning special events in conjunction with partners
- Coordinating the development and delivery of experiences with supervisors and Park Manager as needed
- Developing, creating and maintaining content for social media channels in both official languages
- Aligning content, social media presence and conversations with Parks NB brands
- Overseeing community engagement and monitoring social media channels in both official languages
- Maintaining relationships and liaising with departmental marketing and product innovation teams
- Performing other tasks as required
Who you are:
To be successful in this role, you have a great respect for health and safety procedures and are able to work independently as well as part of a team. You are able to prioritize tasks, think critically.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Required Competencies:
- Currently studying at the college or university level with an interest in event planning, marketing and public relations and attending a post-secondary institution in the fall
- Valid class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and French
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Wage:
Based on GNB student rates of pay
Work environment:
- Office location: Parlee Beach Provincial Park
- Working evenings, weekends, holidays, shifts and variable hours according to assigned schedule
- We promote a scent-reduced environment
What can GNB offer you?
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.
How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by May 17, 2026, indicating competition number R18-2026/2027-006. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Human Resource Branch
Marysville Place, 4th floor
P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
(506) 453-3115
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
- Please note that a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required prior to appointment
As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.
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