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Summer Operating Assistant
SU 01 - Various lock stations from Ottawa to Smiths Falls Ontario
SU 02 - Various lock stations from Smiths Falls to Kingston, Ontario
The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).
Students will work at Rideau Canal lock stations and assist with the movement of boats; collect money for permits and lockage fees, and provide housekeeping, grounds keeping and general maintenance at lock stations along the Rideau Canal
Ontario's historic canals are defining features of Canada and provide communities and visitors with beauty, recreation, and a unique sense of history. Parks Canada plays a leadership role in the protection of these special places.
From the heart of Canada’s capital, the historic Rideau Canal waterway winds south from Ottawa through towns, farms and woodlands for 202 kilometres (126 miles) towards Kingston on Lake Ontario. Constructed after the War of 1812 on fears of an American invasion of the St. Lawrence River, it served as an alternative shipping route between Montréal and Kingston.
The working canal, with its 19th century locks and structures, links rivers and lakes with man-made channels - an ideal landscape for outdoor activities and glimpses of Old Ontario on a water route through living history.
Student lock operators will work outdoors as important members of our lock operations team. Employment opportunities may be full or part time, with various start and end dates from May to October.
Parks Canada is looking for youth for jobs this year! The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. It supports the creation of job opportunities, with a particular focus on young people facing barriers. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, to develop skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is really excited to participate in this initiative, and youth can make a difference in our national parks, national historic sites and our sites across Canada! Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications by youth facing barriers to employment, in particular Indigenous Youth, Racialized Youth, and Youth with Disabilities.
To be eligible to the YESS, you must be:
-Between 15 and 30 years old
-Canadian citizen, permanent resident or legally entitled to work in Canada
In addition, preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as, Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION:
Students who are currently:
• registered as a full‑time or part-time secondary or post‑secondary student in an accredited academic program;
or
• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience Providing Customer Service;
• Experience completing maintenance work/tasks such as (but not limited to) cleaning, grounds keeping, painting, maintaining lawn equipment;
Various language requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
• English essential; or
• Bilingual imperative - oral interaction
Information on language requirements
COMPENTENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working efficiently with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
ABILITY:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (This will be required for some employment streams):
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” or “G2” driver’s license, or a provincial/territorial equivalent;
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to wear a Parks Canada uniform and Personal Protective Equipment, when required;
• Willing and able to do work that involves strenuous physical labour;
• Willing and able to be mobile as reporting work site may vary;
• Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions;
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid certification;
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or on statutory holidays, when required.
Reliability Status security clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• This position is designated as safety sensitive and the incumbent will be required to comply with the Agency’s zero tolerance policy for substance use at work and report fit for duty;
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
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.
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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
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.
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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
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.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.