Parks Canada - Western Arctic Field Unit
Inuvik (Northwest Territories)
PM-03 - Visitor Experience Product Development Officer III
1.0 FTE - 2 Year Term
$65,747 to $70,841 (Salary under review)(plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance **see OTHER INFORMATION - NOTES below) Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada! Parks Canada Web site Closing date: 16 April 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.

In the spirit of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, preference for this position will be given to qualified beneficiaries of these agreements. We encourage applicants to self-identify. Apply online

Important messages

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Work environment

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.

This position is based in Inuvik; Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest community north of the Arctic Circle. A hub for the Western Arctic region, Inuvik offers unrivalled opportunities to experience Canada\xe2\x80\x99s unique northern cultures and some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s greatest natural landscapes. The warmth of the people makes it easy to feel at home in this modern, active town of approximately 3000 people, accessible by both road and jet service. A good work-life balance means time to participate in festivals, sports and clubs, or just explore countless lakes and rivers, boreal forest and tundra, the Beaufort Sea and Richardson Mountains. Inuvik has many of the services, facilities and activities found in larger communities in the south.

Intent of the process

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

Appointment in a developmental capacity may be considered if there are no qualified candidates available for appointment.

• Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. A covering letter "of 2000 words" Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education:

• Graduation from post-secondary studies (minimum 2-year program) in marketing, tourism, recreation, leisure or museum studies, or other discipline relevant to the position or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency
Experience:

• Experience in the implementation, coordination and analysis of Visitor Experience programs, projects or operations
• Experience in project coordination which includes procurement, contracting and time management
• Experience in matching target market and audience needs to visitor experience opportunities;
• Experience in collaborating with staff, partners and stakeholders in the context of visitor experience operations.

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

English essential Information on language requirements
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the relevant Indigenous land claim and protected area agreements and cooperative management principles and practices in the Western Arctic;
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, tools and techniques associated with the analysis and evaluation of visitor experience opportunities;
• Knowledge of the techniques used to analyze and apply social science information and evaluate visitor experience opportunities.

Abilities:

• Ability to analyse issues and opportunities and develop creative solutions;
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural settings involving a range of Indigenous groups, government and cooperative management bodies and other partners and stakeholders

Personal Suitability:

• An effective leader who takes responsibility, makes things happen and exercises sound judgment.

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

Operational Requirements:

• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Possession of a valid 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;
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - \xe2\x80\xa2 Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.

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
Inuvik, N.T.:

Isolated Post Allowances (as of 01/08/2022)

• Maximum Annual Isolated Post Amounts based on full time year-round employment

Employee: $26,534 Employee with Dependents: $39,839
Vacation Travel Assistance (as of 01/10/2022)(VTA is issued twice/year (April & October)

Employee: $1,908 Employee with Dependents: $1,908 / adult & $1,718 / child
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For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

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.

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.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

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.

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

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