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The position of Manager of La Mauricie National Park assures the development of a strategic vision and oversees the realization of all operations involved. It is a key position in the management unit and reports directly to the Director. In this capacity, the roles and responsibilities of the position are as follows:
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies for the conservation of natural resources, customer services, and the development of visitor experiences at La Mauricie National Park
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 permanent employees, and a student workforce of 60 people in the summer season
- Work with cross-sectional teams within the work unit and across the Parks Canada Agency
- Provide feedback to Agency senior management on the feasibility of directions and policies.
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.
Created in 1970 and covering 536 km2, the park helps preserve a natural area representative of the Precambrian region of the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. During the summer, visitors can carry out many different activities: swimming, cycling, canoing and kayaking, camping, hiking, self-guided interpretive experiences, fishing, etc. In the fall, which is increasingly popular for its splendid colours, visitors mainly take advantage of the hiking trails and the parkway. It’s also a great time for canoing, biking on forest trails and observing wildlife. In winter, the park is known for its quality cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and Nordic walking trails. Depending on the season, there are a variety of accommodation options: rustic canoe camping in the backcountry, four season oTENTik ready-to-camp tents, heritage lodges on the Wabenaki-Andrew estate and serviced or unserviced campsites.
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: 1
Your résumé.
Degree from a recognized university with specialization in Business Administration, Marketing, Recreation, Tourism, Natural Resource Management or other relevant discipline, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Significant* experience in managing multidisciplinary operational teams
Significant* experience in managing major projects and/or programs and/or strategic business issues and initiatives
Significant* experience in operational budget management including multiple revenue streams and diverse skill sets
Experience in managing a team in a context of organizational change to initiate and lead these changes
*Significant experience is defined as at least 5 years of experience within the last 10 years.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in operational management in the field of tourism
- Experience in managing projects, programs and initiatives related to natural resource conservation
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze a service offer and develop strategies to increase the positioning of La Mauricie National Park
- Ability to advise senior management on complex strategic issues
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :
- Establish a vision and strategy: Lead others to translate implementation strategies into concrete goals
- Engage people: Foster a sense of direction and common good within the organization.
- Maintain integrity and respect: Hold yourself and the organization to the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Work with partners and stakeholders: Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with communities of practice, colleagues and partners.
- Promote innovation and lead change: Identify opportunities and barriers related to innovation and propose creative approaches.
- Achieving results: Aligning people, work and systems to achieve efficiencies and program and policy results.
- Knowledge of current trends in recreation and tourism and the opportunities and challenges they present
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Consent to wear a Parks Canada uniform, when required;
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, as required;
Willingness to work and travel in different environments and weather conditions, in isolated locations and using various means of transportation
Reliability Status security clearance
Possess and maintain a 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
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.
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.
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