Job Description

Parks Canada - Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit
Kejimkujik National Park of Canada (Nova Scotia), Maitland Bridge (Nova Scotia)
SU-01 - Visitor Service Attendants, SU-02 - Ambassadors, SU-03 - Interpretation Assistant, SU-04 - Product Development Assistant
$16.00 to $25.52 per hour (Salary to be determined at the time of the hire and is based on the current academic level of the student.) Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada Agency! Parks Canada Web site Closing date: 31 May 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: To be eligible, you must be:

• registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post secondary student in an accredited academic program; or
• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution; and
• be between the ages of 15 and 30 (YESS-funded positions only).

All eligible students 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.

This process is an inventory. We will be pulling a first round of candidates for the 2023 operational season on February 1st. Interviews will be conducted 14th to the 28th of February. Should there be vacancies later in the operational season, we will continue to pull from the list.
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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
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We will accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Resourcing System (GCJobs site) or via email at vanessa.bastarache@pc.gc.ca

Tips 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.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

We can\xe2\x80\x99t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We\xe2\x80\x99ll only use your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 as a secondary source of information. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t clearly demonstrate you have the required experience, we won\xe2\x80\x99t ask for additional information and you may be screened out.

If at any point, you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to one of the contacts listed at the bottom of this poster.

Since management may decide to view job applications at any time, it is best to submit your application as soon as possible.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email 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.

Shared living accommodation may be available if required (limited spaces available).

Duties

SU-01 Visitor Service Attendants
Working as part of the Visitor Experience team, you will provide front line services to visitors. You will help organize, promote and execute special events and programs, share park stories and themes and assist in duties at visitor services facilities and day-use areas acting as park ambassadors.

• Welcoming, orienting and informing visitors of the significance and themes of the site as well as its facilities. Collecting camping fees and performing other miscellaneous duties.
• Providing custodial duties and security services. Responding to telephone inquiries.
• Performing end of day procedures with regards to revenue collection and deposit.

SU-02 Ambassadors

• Greeting and orienting visitors; delivering reception, orientation, public safety, compliance, and interpretive messages.
• Roving and promoting programs, events, and facilities.
• Delivering key messages (including prevention and safety messages) about the site in a positive way.
• Assisting with special events programming.

SU-03 Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaw Cultural Interpretation Assistant
Working as part of the Visitor Experience team with focus on delivery of Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaw cultural interpretation programming, you will help to provide engaging and educational experiences for visitors. Specific duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Parks Canada staff in the delivery of interpretive hikes, paddles, petroglyph tours, theatrical programs, astronomy programs, puppet shows, encampment programs, and other programs and special activities/events.
• Providing visitors with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about, and enjoy the place and its natural and cultural wonders and understand its significance to Canada.
• Assisting with program preparations and clean-up and logistics.

SU-04 Product Development Assistant

• Assisting with the planning, development, and evaluation of both new and existing visitor experience products.
• Working with the Product Development Officer, partners, and/or volunteers to plan and deliver special events.

Work environment

Are you looking for the coolest summer job? This is your chance to work at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada. Did you know that Kejimkujik is the only national park that is also a national historic site?

You will get a great office\xe2\x80\x94nature! Spend your summer on the shores of Kejimkujik Lake and look up at the stars as you will be working in Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s only Dark-Sky Preserve!
What\xe2\x80\x99s cooler than that?

Join thousands of colleagues from across the country who do amazing things every day so that Canadians and visitors from other countries can discover the natural treasures protected and presented by Parks Canada.

If you have what it takes to make a strong connection between this special place and those visitors, please seize this opportunity to apply for the job indicated in this posting.

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process

Some of these positions may be funded by the Youth Employment Skills Strategy (YESS), which aims to create temporary employment opportunities for youths from 15-30 years of age who are facing one or more barriers to employment. Barriers may be any part of your past or present experience that makes it difficult to obtain or maintain meaningful employment. Some of the positions advertised in this poster are funded by the YESS program, though we encourage any person who is interested to apply.

Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minority group members or persons with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

Given that the positions are located in Nova Scotia, we encourage youth from the African Nova-Scotian and Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq communities to apply and self-identify.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications. 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." Contact information for 2 references.

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

• Registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post secondary student in an accredited academic program or participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.

Degree equivalency
Note: Experiences can be acquired through studies, extracurricular activities, volunteering, work, family life, etc. If you have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to Vanessa Bastarache at vanessa.bastarache@pc.gc.ca.

• Experience in working as part of a diverse team
• Experience in working with the public
• Experience in public speaking
• Experience in handling cash (SU-01 Visitor Service Attendant and SU-02 Ambassador only)
• Experience in travelling and/or working outdoors in a variety of climatic and geographic conditions
• Experience with computer equipment and software

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

Various language requirements
For operational purposes, we will need coverage in both official languages (English and French) on our team. Please highlight in your application which official language(s) you speak. Due to the linguistic diversity within the Canadian public and our international visitors, skills in other languages may be considered an asset. Information on language requirements

• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Personally connects with people

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - A security status screening is undertaken by Parks Canada for candidates who are successful in the competition. Our Human Resource team is available to answer any questions applicants may have on this process and are able to make accommodations during this process if requested.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to wear a Parks Canada uniform.
• Willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work varied hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Information on employment equity:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

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

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

Tips 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.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Parks Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous peoples: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1400782178444/1529183710887

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.