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As an Interpretation Officer/Coordinator II for Nahanni National Park Reserve you will assist your supervisor and the Nahanni team in preparations for the summer visitor season. This includes a variety of duties such as: booking trip reservations for visitors; creating newsletters for stakeholders; developing training plans and delivery of training sessions; writing and presenting interpretive programs; assisting with special event planning; running online meetings, operating visitor reception areas; and planning/preparing for shifts in the park. You are responsible for supervising a team of heritage presenters and student staff on rotating ten day shifts both in the park and in the office at Fort Simpson.
During the visitor season work responsibilities include and are not limited to: daily cleaning and light repairs of facilities; welcoming and orientation of visitors; delivery of interpretive experiences; providing front line services for law enforcement prevention and visitor safety; assisting in a support role as needed in rescue operations, shopping, packing and cleaning of equipment/gear and storage areas for field shifts; leading group safety on guided hikes in remote wilderness terrain; collecting and inputting visitor statistics; responding to visitor and staff enquiries in all forms of communication; facilitation of visitor surveys; revenue collection; maintaining files and spreadsheets; facilitating security measures in the park and in the office; and maintaining excellent partner and stakeholder relations. Travel to the park is predominantly by float plane and you will work in all kinds of weather conditions and varied terrain.
Nahanni National Park Reserve is cooperatively managed by the Dehcho First Nations and Parks Canada. Roughly 1000 visitors journey to Nahanni each year. It is a remote, aircraft accessed park about the size of the country of Belgium. Park headquarters are located in the village of Lįįdłįį Kų́ę́ (Fort Simpson) and a satellite office is located in the community of Nahanni Butte. The park is about a 1.5-hour flight from headquarters.
This position is for a specified period of employment for an anticipatory 6-month term (May to October 2025) with possibility of extension.
The results of this process may be used to create a list of potential candidates to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the PM-02 group and level in the hiring for the Southwest NWT Field Unit, for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
🎓EDUCATION
•An acceptable and relevant combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to the position.
OR
•A minimum of 2 years of postsecondary education.
Preference may be given to candidates who have completed greater than 2 years of postsecondary education or training in a related field such as, but not limited to, history, museum science and theater or live interpretation.
Note: Acceptable combination of education, training and experience:
•A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives;
•Successful completion of a minimum of three (3) courses 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 groups that may include but are not limited to courses in heritage interpretation, communications, public speaking, performing arts);
•AND A minimum of 12 months’ experience working in the fields of education, interpretation, tourism and/or communications.
🏕️EXPERIENCE
• Experience in the development and delivery of cultural and/or natural heritage programs to a wide range of audiences using a variety of presentation techniques;
• Experience living, working, and/or traveling in outdoor field conditions (i.e. travelling on the land, personal recreation, field/backcountry/trip guiding);
• Experience in leading and/or participating in diverse teams and in working in cross-cultural collaborative contexts;
• Experience in providing coaching and mentoring to junior staff.
English essential
Information on language requirements
🗺️KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Nahʔą Dehé Dene and Dehcho Dene culture, communities, society, and economy;
• Knowledge of interpretive theory and techniques such as storytelling, demonstration, theatre programs or guided walks;
📌ABILITIES
• Ability to develop positive working relationships and resolve conflicts;
• Ability to take initiative – to deal with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise;
• Adaptability - Adapting to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups;
• Ability to manage resources (time, financial, human, physical and information resources) to achieve planned goals;
• Developing Others - Fostering employee development by providing a supportive learning environment.
📌PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Communicates effectively;
• Take responsibility;
• Demonstrates integrity and respect;
• Personally connects with others.
📌OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires the incumbent to:
• Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays (Employees will be expected to work a rotating schedule that will include working 10-day shifts in the backcountry);
• Live and work in a remote field camp setting with a small team for extended periods on a regular basis;
• Fly in and work closely with both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters;
• Stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods;
• Be exposed to stress when responding to fluctuating, unpredictable visitor demands and requirements;
• Perform physical labour and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance;
• Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence;
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness to complete training provided by Parks Canada;
• Willingness to use safe work practices (training and terms of use provided);
• As the position is located in an area classed as isolated and remote, a pre-employment medical examination of an individual and his/her dependents may be required;
• Willingness to reside in an isolated post.
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
HOW TO APPLY
You may apply online
OR
send an email to Stephanie at
OR
visit the Fort Simpson Parks Canada office (10005 100th Street Fort Simpson, NT) to pick up an application package.
1. ONLINE SCREENING QUESTIONS
All candidates must clearly demonstrate in the online screening questions how they meet the education and experience factors listed in both the essential and asset qualifications listed.
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. Provide concrete examples of WHEN, WHERE & HOW.
Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors may result in the rejection of your application.
Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials at a later date.
2. RESUMES
Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening questions and/ or email - as appropriate.
3. REFERENCES
Three (3) references are required, including one from a recent* supervisor.
Recent* is defined as within the past two years.
4. CURRENT POSITION (FOR Government of Canada Employees) (if applicable)
Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application and/or email.
ASSESSMENT
∙ An interview will be administered
∙ A written assessment may be administered
∙ Reference checks will be sought
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE: Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail for competition purposes.
Please provide a valid e-mail address. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.
The essential qualifications that are listed in the poster are mandatory. A pass mark will be established for each.
Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of Employment throughout their employment.
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 Wanda Burdett, Human Resources Manager, 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.
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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.