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.
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). 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. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."
Education
• A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to position.
Note: Acceptable combination of education and training:
Two years of secondary school or PSC approved alternatives; AND
Successful completion of a minimum of one (1) course relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. courses taken through continuing education facilities, colleges, universities, professional or governmental organizations or employers including training provided by Aboriginal elders or group that may include but are not limited to courses in heritage interpretation, communications, public speaking, performing arts).
Experience
• Experience in delivering programs or information or demonstrations to groups, in person, for the purposes of education or entertainment.
Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative – (--B/--B) (--C/--C) – oral proficiency
English Essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
• Knowledge of communication and Heritage Interpretation techniques.
Abilities
• Client focus – responds to client needs in a professional, helpful and courteous manner, regardless of client attitude. Looks for ways to add value.
• Initiative – Without prompting, undertakes straightforward tasks that go beyond the job’s routine demands. Identifies and acts on issues or problems in own area of responsibility instead of waiting for the problem to solve itself.
• Teamwork – Does own fair share of the work. Assists other team members. Deals with conflict in a constructive manner within the team. Contributes to team spirit.
• Communication through Interpretation – Delivers presentations using effective communication techniques. Actively engages visitors in conversations with an education purpose. Engages and entertains an audience while communicating heritage values and messages.
Personal Suitability
• Personally connects with others – is sensitive and receptive to the diverse backgrounds and views of others; creates an inclusive environment.
• Strives for excellence – embrace change and new ideas, and fosters continuous improvement in the organization.
Additional Experience
• Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience: Gardening and/or farm animal-care. Playing a musical instrument and singing. Theatrical performance. Blacksmithery.
Additional Knowledge
• Knowledge of any of the following: Gardening, farm animal-care, music, theatrical performance, blacksmithing.
Operational Requirements:
• Work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.
• Wear a reproduction 18th century costume or Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy.
• Work in varied terrains and inclement or hot weather conditions.
• Frequently stand for long periods. Frequently walk distances up to 2 kilometres (1 mile).
• Frequently climb stairs. Frequently bend and crouch.
• Occasionally lift up to 10 kg (20 lbs); up to 22 kg (50 lbs) if working in the Gardens section.
• Be exposed to dust, smoke from wood and coal fires, and other airborne irritants.
• May handle and fire historic weapons.
Reliability Status security clearance
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.
Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail 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. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.
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.
Persons who have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact Shivash Samaroo, Human Resources Manager, at , if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.
Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
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.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.