COVID-19 and all that it brought with it, changed our lives in many ways, with employment being one of the most affected. There has been a lot of worry and concern about work for the general population, let alone our students. Thankfully Nova Scotia has stepped up to the plate and has made great strides in flattening the curve allowing for businesses to start reopening for the summer season! What does this mean? That there are indeed Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore for 2020!

A lot of the positions being advertised now are typically jobs that are  subsidized by the Government of Canada as part of their Canada Summer Jobs program. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program. It provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. 

So we thought it might be helpful to have some of these positions in one place. We published a similar post last year that was very popular. We’re really doing this for the parents.  Now you can just send them one link…instead of repeatedly messaging them with the latest job postings. You’re welcome. 😉

Customer Service – The Ovens Natural Park (Riverport)

Program Planner / Special Events – DesBrisay Museum (Bridgewater)

DesBrisay Museum Position Summary: The position’s responsibilities include development, coordination, management, set up and promotion of various Museum events over the summer.  Events will include heritage walking tours, music concerts, heritage skills program, children’s school programs, and multigenerational hands-on workshops. Just one of the many Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore – 2020

Town of Bridgewater – DesBrisay Museum — Program Planner, Special Events

Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre (Western Shore)

Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre has been undergoing major renovations this spring and are hiring for numerous positions including bar tenders, servers, guest agent, room attendants and more.

Fresh Cuts Market – Cashier (Bridgewater)

Fresh Cuts Market in Bridgewater is looking for cashiers. If their Facebook page is any indication, this looks like a fun place to work!

Whynot Adventures – Keji Outfitters Various Positions

Whynot Adventures is hiring various positions including canoe guides, front end staff and more. Spending your summer at Keji sounds pretty sweet. 

South Shore Public Libraries – Summer Library Assistant & Summer Youth Programmer (Various Locations)

Lunenburg Boatworks General Boat Shop Labour (Lunenburg)

*Summer Student Job* – Lunenburg Boatworks
Duties include assistance with;
-fiberglass /composite repair
-professional paintwork and preparation
-launching and hauling boats
-woodworking
Applicants must have WHIMIS and be attending college/university. Send resume to info@lunenburgboatworks.ca.
Hiring starts June 1st to the end of August.

Region of Queens Home Support – Office Admin (Liverpool)

Region of Queens Home Support is seeking an Office Administration Clerk. The QHS provides services authorized by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, Continuing Care, to enable clients to remain in their own home for as long as possible in safety and comfort.

Riverview Enhanced Living Society – Summer Clerk in Finance (Dayspring)

Please submit resume and cover letter to Pamela Donnellan : Human Resources Director via e-mail, or in person/mail to Riverview Enhanced Living Society at 171 Leary Fraser Rd., Dayspring, NS, B4V 3J5. For additional information you can call (902)543-7581 ext 237 or (902) 521-7266.

South Shore Farms – Orchard Worker (Upper Branch)

South Shore Farms is looking to hire an additional worker to help maintain their Haskap Orchard and Vegetable Greenhouse, as well as help with their Haskap U-Pick. Majority of work will be outdoors. Rate of pay is $13/hr for 35 hours a week. This position is open to students aged 15-29. Please contact David Eisnor for more information or to apply via e-mail or call (902) 401-2930. Another Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore – 2020

Chester Art Centre – Summer Student (Chester)

Join the Chester Art Centre for a summer of energetic opportunities. Our ideal candidate has a friendly personality, good organization and communication skills, willingness to learn, is a team player and can work independently – and has an interest in arts and culture. 

If you see yourself in this role, you will be willing to work with our Executive Director, at her elbow or independently, to help deliver the priorities and goals set by our Board of Directors for 2020.

You will be working on your own and with the public as possible, with visitors, participants, children at summer camps, and our volunteers. You will also assist art instructors in the delivery of programs, mount exhibitions, and help develop promotional materials. You will have social media savvy (which we will put to use!), computer proficiency, keen problem-solving and creative solution-finding abilities. You may also help with database collection and some light filing. You will report directly to the Executive Director and indirectly to the Board of Directors.

Changes to our summer student program requirements this year include applicants may be young people up to age 30, and students are not required to be returning to school.

Our Assistant will work 10 weeks at $15/hour, 35 hours per week, including some weekends or evening work.

Please apply with cover letter and resume by email, Attention: Kathleen Long to: info@chesterartcentre.ca. Application deadline June 5, 2020.

South Shore Genealogical Society – Family Research Assistant (Lunenburg)

Are there students out there who are interested in a summer job? Thirty five hours per week, indoors, working with old books and documents to create indexes in the books or to digitize them. Quiet and thoughtful atmosphere. Not likely much dealing with public (this year), but perhaps some. Proper social distancing and respect for all health directives included. Paying $13.00 per hour Starting 2 July. Contact via Facebook Message for address to send your resume.

Petite Riviere Winery – Wine Shop Staff (Petite Riviere)

Are you an awesome person who is looking for summer employment, loves wine and providing excellent customer service? If you answered yes, then we want to hear from you! Petite Riviere Winery is looking for summer staff (20-30hrs/week) for the 2020 season (July-Oct with the possibility of extension) to perform wine tastings, vineyard tours, sales and events. Bonus points if you have management experience! Salary dependant on experience. Send your resume to info@petiterivierevineyards.ca.

Also Hiring :

Osprey Nest Public House – Sous Chef, Line Cook and Dishwashers (Petite Riviere)

Atlantic Superstore – PC Express Clerks and Day & Night Crew (Bridgewater)

Livelys Construction – Landscape Labourer (Bridgewater)

Bulk Barn – Cashier (Bridgewater)

Lunenburg Yacht Club – Server/Bartender (Hermans Island)

Town of Lockeport Recreation – Coordinator & Lifeguard/Recreation Leader (Lockeport)

Visit Canada Job Bank, Indeed and Facebook Jobs for more listings in your area.

So lots of full-time job opportunities for our students this summer. What a terrific way to gain experience and skills! The Canada Summer Jobs program is an excellent way to provide small businesses and organizations the funding to hire for these summer positions providing them with much-needed employees for the busy summer months.

Do you know someone looking for Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore? Have they worked somewhere as part of the Canada Summer Student Jobs program? Let us know!

Have a summer job that we missed? Leave a comment and we will be sure to add it.