Job Description

Parks Canada
Glovertown (Newfoundland and Labrador)
SU-01 - Student Heritage/Park Communicators
Salary to be determined at the time of hire and is based on current academic level of the student. Closing date: 16 May 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Parks Canada Agency considers applications from 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.

To be considered for employment under one of the student employment programs, the individual must be:

• registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program
• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution
• should meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work

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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 Parks Canada is a champion of the Youth Employment and Skill Strategy (YESS), and is committed to helping youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment, build their work experience. In support of this initiative, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as a youth facing an employment barrier, including indigenous youth, visible minority youth, or youth with a disability.

Duties

Student Heritage/Park Communicators deliver on-site or off-site programs for specific audience needs using a variety of new and innovative approaches. They greet and orient visitors, respond to questions and provide information about Terra Nova National Park, other sites in the Field Unit, Parks Canada, and the surrounding areas.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada\'s 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

The intent of this process is to hire Student Heritage/Park Communicators for the summer of 2023.

Students are not required to have previous work experience in order to apply for these opportunities.
Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:

• 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

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

English or French Information on language requirements
Knowledge:

• K1- Knowledge of Parks Canada, it\xe2\x80\x99s programs and/or services

Abilities:

• A1 - Ability to communicate clearly and provide information to the general public, supervisors and fellow employees

Personal Suitability:

• PS1 - Exercises Sound Judgment
• PS2 - Demonstrates initiative

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

Asset Experience:

• AE1 - Experience in theatre, performing arts and/or playing musical instruments.

Asset Abilities:

• A1 - Ability to deliver presentations using effective communication techniques

Operational Requirements:

• Candidates must be willing to wear the Parks Canada uniform and/or costume.
• Candidates must be willing to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Candidates must be willing to work outdoors and be exposed to various weather conditions while performing work requiring moderate physical effort (i.e. hiking/guided tours in natural environments).
• Candidates are responsible for their own transportation to/from the work location \xe2\x80\x93 transportation is not provided.
• Student housing is limited in Terra Nova National Park and may not be available for all candidates interested in that work location.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• To be considered for employment under one of the student employment programs, the individual 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
• Candidate must be the minimum age to work in Newfoundland and Labrador (16)
• Successful candidate may be required to possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence, if applicable to the position.

Other information

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 You will be required to submit proof of education enrollment for the next academic term.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the Parks Canada representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.