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.
📌 If at any point you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to the contact listed at the bottom of this poster. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
📌Parks Canada is a supporter of the Youth Employment and Skill Strategy (YESS), and is committed to helping youth, particularly those facing barriers to employment, build their work experience. In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as a youth facing an employment barrier, including Indigenous youth, youth who are part of visible minority groups, youth with a disability, rural youth, youth who self-identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, recent immigrant or refugee youth, youth in or aging out of care, youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, youth affected by substance use, youth living in a low income household, youth living with low levels of literacy and numeracy or youth living with family care responsibilities.
📌Self-identification does not require you to disclose which specific group you belong to and will be kept confidential.
📌 For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
📌 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.
📌 Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.
📋 DUTIES (SU-01 & SU-02)
• Support general interpretive offers by assisting with public programs, products and special events at the site and in the local community
• Concisely communicate park information including park site orientation, interpretive/curatorial programming, and knowledge of Parks Canada
• Represent Parks Canada by promoting Parks Canada visitor opportunities and products, raising awareness about Parks Canada, and making history engaging and exciting
You may be required to:
• promote, document and/or evaluate special events, programs and products
• create engaging social media content (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
• promote, organize and host volunteer events
• handle historic weapons, objects, etc.
📋 DUTIES (SU-02)
In addition to the duties listed above, the Collections/Exhibit & Curatorial assistant’s role is to assist the site Curator’s work on cataloguing and describing historic photographs, cleaning and assessing artifacts and assisting with exhibit research, sourcing and installation.
You may be required to:
• Work on cataloguing and describing historic photographs, clean and assess artifacts and assist with exhibit research, sourcing and installation
✨Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
At Parks Canada, providing service to visitors and the public, and maintaining our facilities to a high standard, is a key part of what we do. Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you provide high quality service? And are you keen to share your knowledge and experience with the public? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT FORT RODD HILL & FISGARD LIGHTHOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES (SU-01 & SU-02)
You arrive at the gates of Fort Rodd Hill, a late Victorian military fortification that was active in both World Wars, and the iconic Fisgard Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the west coast of Canada, and prepare to welcome visitors from around the world. Fellow interpreters roam the site, wearing clothing from the 1860’s at the Lighthouse, or military uniforms from the 1890’s through the Second World War at the Fort. The setting overlooks the Olympic mountains, and features diverse wildlife in and around the Garry Oak Learning Meadow.
HERITAGE INTERPRETER STUDENT (SU-01)
You deliver historical interpretive programming to visitors, assist in planning and executing events, and operate the visitor centre. You share stories and teach visitors the secrets of the fort while delivering programs to audiences of all ages. You will respond to public questions, comments and concerns related to the site. You may research and learn about the history of Fort Rodd Hill, Victoria, and the objects on display at the site. At the end of the day, you leave with a sense that you have contributed to enhancing visitors’ understanding and enjoyment of these two unique National Historic Sites. At the end of the summer, you leave with an appreciation for British Columbia’s history, an exciting resume of interpretive skills, and fun memories of events and encounters.
CURATORIAL / COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT STUDENT (SU-02)
You assist the curator in creating and placing historic displays, carefully cleaning, preserving and handing the artifacts. You are detailed oriented and thorough in your work to catalogue and describe historic photos, records and artifacts and assist in researching exhibits and collections objects. You bring your creativity and judgement when work independently and with the curator. You support the interpretive programs and events taking place on site. At the end of the summer you leave with a deeper understanding of Canada’s history and the objects that tell its story, as well as a wide resume of heritage skills.
📣The intent of this process is to hire students for the 2024 summer season (May to September). We will only contact students who demonstrate clearly in the screening follow-up questions that they possess the education and experience required for this opportunity.
The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in Coastal BC Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Clearly identify in your application the position(s) or stream(s) for which you are applying.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
🎓EDUCATION:
Open to students currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school and/or those participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.
Please note: Preference may be given to students with college or university courses related to history; anthropology; archeology; museum; curatorial; Indigenous studies or other relevant courses and/or experience in History, Anthropology, Museum studies or Archaeology.
💼EXPERIENCE (SU-01 & SU-02):
• Experience in providing front line customer service
• Experience in heritage interpretation, theatre/performing arts, or story-telling
• Experience working in a team environment
English essential
Information on language requirements
💼EXPERIENCE (SU-02 ONLY):
• Experience with a variety of historical research methods such as archival, oral interviews and online content, journals and/or experience with cataloguing (digital, artifacts, libraries, etc.)
📚KNOWLEDGE (SU-01 & SU-02):
• Knowledge of communication techniques used in interpretation (e.g., storytelling, theatre, music)
• General knowledge of relevant Canadian history and/or of natural sciences and/or the traditions, cultures and practices of Indigenous peoples
📚KNOWLEDGE (SU-02 ONLY):
• Knowledge of archival or curatorial methodology, in the handling of artifacts
💡ABILITIES (SU-01 & SU-02):
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team to meet goals and expectations
• Ability to interact with and present to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with attention to detail in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner
⭐ PERSONAL SUITABILITY (SU-01 & SU-02):
• Dependability
• Personally connects with others
• Exercises sound judgment
• Takes initiative
• Flexible and adaptable
The following is not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. It may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process:
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (SU-01 & SU-02):
• Experience writing articles, stories, and/or social media campaigns (e.g., for Facebook and Twitter)
• Experience communicating in French, Indigenous languages, or languages other than French
• Proof of education (done at time of hiring)
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance (done at time of hiring)
✔OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and/or prescribed protective equipment and/or dress in period costume as per Parks Canada requirements
• Willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions, and stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Willingness to set-up, take-down and move equipment (including large and heavy equipment, tables and tents)
• Willingness to work outside (be exposed to variable weather conditions)
• Willingness to work weekends, stat holidays, evenings and irregular hours
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions by various means of transportation
• Willingness to use safe work practices and required personal protective clothing
• Willingness to perform certain physical tasks as per job requirements (e.g., lift and carry up to 15 kg, reach above head)
• Willingness to be trained in the appropriate handling of historic firearms
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.
📌Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
📌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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.