Job Description

Parks Canada
Gros Morne National Park of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador)
GT-01
Term from May-October. This competition may be used to staff similar term or seasonal positions
$50,905 to $57,305 Closing date: 23 November 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Apply online

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Assessment accommodation The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons who have a priority entitlement as defined by the Parks Canada Agency Priority Policy and Guidelines will be considered first.

Persons who have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact Kate Power, A/Human Resources Manager, if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.

Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.

Duties

Delivers interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the park with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada.

Intent of the process

Are you passionate about protecting and sharing your culture and history? Do you enjoy working outdoors?

If yes, this is the opportunity for you!

We seeking a Heritage Presenter to help deliver interpretive presentations, programs, events and information to help share the natural and cultural history of our National Park.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
A High School diploma or equivalent or a minimum of three (3) months experience working in the fields of education, interpretation, and/or outreach-communications. Degree equivalency
Essential Experience

• Experience in delivering messages and information to groups for the purpose of education, engagement, or entertainment

• Experience in interacting with the public in a reception, orientation and/or interpretation capacity .

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and CCC/CCC Information on language requirements Essential Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of communication, presentation and/or interpretive techniques such as storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, roving interpretation and guided walks Essential Abilities:
A1: Communication through Interpretation - Delivering presentations using effective communication techniques. Actively engaging visitors in conversations with an education purpose. Engaging and entertaining an audience while communicating heritage values and messages.

A2: Adaptability - Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups.

A3: Client Focus - Responding to client needs in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner, regardless of client attitude. Looking for ways to add value.

A4: Teamwork \xe2\x80\x93 Doing one\'s own fair share of the work. Assisting other team members. Dealing with conflict in a constructive manner within the team. Contributing to team spirit.
Essential Personal Suitability:

• Exercises sound judgment.
• Makes things happen

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

General knowledge of the ecology, geology, and cultural heritage of Gros Morne National Park

• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform or historical costume when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - required.

• Possession of a valid class 5 driver\'s license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid Driver\'s license within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy

Other information

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.
Information for applicants:
. Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
.You must provide proof of your education credentials.

No cover Letter Required - Respond to questions in the on-line application.

Note: Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through jobs.gc.ca. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

• Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
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• For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.