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.
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 are currently looking to fill the following positions:
• Human Resources Assistant (AS01)
• Accounting Assistant – Finance (CR04)
Applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on 19th February, 2024. Subsequent applications will be pulled if and when required.
Apply online or directly by email to we will accept applications online, by email, or by mail at PO Box 220, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in screening questions how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application.
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process. For each asset experience, you will be asked to answer additional questions (text questions) if you meet the qualifications described.
For each appointment, the position location and the availability of telework will be carefully evaluated. The availability of telework will vary by position type and be subject to operational requirements.
*Note: if not already residing in the area, the selected candidate will be required to relocate. Work locations are non-negotiable.
Did you know Parks Canada was just ranked #9 on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024?
Working in a mountain national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.
It means you live in a scenic mountain town with easy access to endless outdoor adventure, pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife. You arrive for work at one of the three Field Unit office hubs based in Radium Hot Springs BC, Field BC or Lake Louise AB and work as part of a collaborative team. You are proud to contribute to an organization committed to protecting this small part of the planet, and to sharing it with the millions of visitors who come each year to experience the wonder of these internationally recognized places.
Top 10 reasons to work for Parks Canada:
✅ Job stability
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
💰 Pension and retirement benefits
🩺Health and dental benefits
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
📈 Transfer and promotion opportunities
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service
This inventory will be used to fill 2 positions immediately and to create a qualified list of candidates, at the AS-01 & CR-04 group and level, to fill vacancies that arise within the LLYK Field Unit, with varying employment tenures, language requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience relevant to the position being staffed.
Experience
• Experience providing administrative support services in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in maintaining, creating, managing electronic and manual files or records.
• Experience in preparing or editing routine correspondence.
• Experience providing client service.
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1 & 2: Executive & Administrative Assistant positions (AS01 & CR04) & Human Resources positions (AS01):
• Experience in organizing/coordinating meetings.
• Experience working with tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Experience in the preparation, editing and/or formatting of documentation such as correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, charts, tables, invoices, tenders and contracts.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level including developing and maintaining databases, creating charts and reports, and applying formulas to solve problems.
STREAM 3: Asset Management positions (CR04 & AS01):
• Experience in the use of Maximo or other asset management software.
STREAM 4: Accounting / Finance positions (CR04):
• Experience working in finance/administration (accounts payable/receivables, purchasing and information management).
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices.
Abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload;
• Ability to research, gather, and assemble information from different sources.
• Ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (This will be assessed throughout the entire selection process beginning with your application).
Personal Suitability
• Makes things happen.
• Exercises sound judgement.
• Attention to detail.
• Personally, connects with people.
ASSET KNOWLEDGE
STREAM 4: Accounting / Finance positions (CR04):
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
ASSET ABILITIES
STREAM 1 & 2: Executive & Administrative Assistant positions (AS01 & CR04) & Human Resources positions (AS01):
• Ability to provide administrative support to multiple managers simultaneously.
• Ability to compile information and prepare various correspondence and reports for middle and/or senior management.
• Ability to consolidate and simplify complex information;
• Experience providing client service in a front-line setting, representing an organization.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Operational Requirements
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay Field Unit and in various weather conditions.
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance;
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license or provincial equivalent.
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.
Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.