Job Description

Parks Canada


Ingonish Beach (Nova Scotia)


GS-STS-04


Acting/Term/Assignment/Seasonal


$27.47 to $29.85 per hour (Salary under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

Closing date: 20 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Persons residing within a 25 kilometre radius of Ingonish, NS; who have a 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.

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Important messages

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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

Intent of the process

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This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country

Positions to be filled:

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Information you must provide

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Your resume.


A covering letter "A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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

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Education

Successful completion of secondary school or PSC approved alternatives.
Degree equivalency


Experience

Recent and relevant experience working with financial documents. Recent and relevant experience purchasing and handling goods. Recent and relevant experience providing service to the public and/or clients.

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

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English essential


Information on language requirements


Knowledge

Knowledge of life cycle material management. Knowledge of procurement guidelines and practices. Knowledge of material handling procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft office programs.
Abilities

Ability to plan, organize and implement. Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and make recommendations. Ability to prioritize varied and demanding workloads.
Personal Suitability

Makes things happen. Demonstrates integrity. Exercises sound judgement. Communicates effectively.

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

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Operational Requirements:

Willing and able to lift up to 23 kg without the use of lifting aids. Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.



Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.



For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.




Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.



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 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 Shivash Samaroo, Human Resources Manager, at shivash.samaroo@pc.gc.ca, 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.



Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.



Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted



Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.



You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.



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.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.