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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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-declare within a staffing process.
We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact Human Resources prior to the closing date with a résumé and cover letter that clearly demonstrates how they meet the “essential” education and experience requirements; quoting the selection process number (located in the top right corner of the advertisement) in the subject line.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in in the screening questions how you meet the “essential” 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 would 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.
The Interpretive Media Officer designs, produces, and maintains non-personal media products, including exhibits, interpretative panels, audio-visual products, signs, posters, notices, maps, visitor brochures and more. Products designed by the Interpretive Media Officer enhance visitor experience at Riding Mountain National Park.
Riding Mountain National Park is located in Treaty 2 Territory, the Anishinabe homelands, where we work with the Coalition of First Nations with interests in Riding Mountain National Park to foster positive and collaborative relationships. Riding Mountain National Park protects 3,000 square kilometres of wilderness and is located approximately 3.5 hours northwest of Winnipeg
Approximately 350,000 people visit Riding Mountain National Park each year. Our dynamic and diverse staff protect and present the park. We provide visitors with quality and memorable experiences during each season of the year.
This process will be used to staff one indeterminate (permanent) full-time position for the Riding Mountain Field Unit in the Visitor Experience department. The possibility to work in another Parks Canada office and/or possibility to work remotely (virtually) from anywhere in Canada will be discussed with candidates.
This process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, linguistic requirements, or work locations.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in graphic design or graphic arts, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in developing, designing and producing non-personal media products including print materials, signage, exhibits, audio/visual content and interpretation or information panels to enhance the visitors experience;
• Experience using design software (i.e., Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro);
• Experience working with corporate brand standards cross-functional consultation and collaboration on multiple project priorities.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends and requirements that relate to non-personal media, new technologies and visitor engagement;
• Knowledge of mapping systems.
ABILITY:
• Ability to coordinate, plan, design, fabricate, distribute, and maintain non-personal media products;
• Ability to monitor, research and analyze trends in non-personal media and provide advice to clients;
• Ability to prepare project-related budgets;
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, partners, contractors and cross functional teams.
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working effectively with others; and
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience collaborating with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technicians.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to work in both an office environment and within the park when required.
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime and/or under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel.
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
• Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence.
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 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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.