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.
Please note that those that have applied to competition 2024-CAP-PUK-EA-IND-56, do not require to apply to this process, as your application has been retained and will be considered.
In addition, preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities, or persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.
How to Apply:
1. Online
a. Visit the GC jobs website (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html) and search for the following process number: 2025-CAP-PUK-EA-IND-03
b. Complete the online application and answer the online screening questions
2. By Email
a. Send in your resume and cover letter to
b. In your email, please indicate you’re applying on the process: 2025-CAP-PUK-EA-IND-03
3. In Person
a. Visit the Pukaskwa National Park Administration office and drop off your resume in person with one of the Parks Canada staff.
Questions/for more information: leave a message at 807-229-0801 and someone will return your call as soon as possible, or email:
Lead hand for the maintenance of front country grounds, trails, trail structures, parking lots, roadways, campsites, staff and visitor facilities, and comfort stations in Pukaskwa National Park. Duties include completing compliance inspections on all building systems, estimating time and materials, and completing works orders. Contacting external contractors and service providers to receive quotes and coordinate dates/times for site visits to the park, as well as assist contractors as required. This position also provides labor support to resource conservation and visitor experience functions as required. This position is also responsible for supervising frontcountry asset staff, assigning their work time and managing their performance and training. Computer access will be required daily and the successful candidate will be required to support staff with their computer access.
Pukaskwa National Park is a vast, wild, natural playground found on the edge of the world’s largest freshwater lake. It is a place where powerful waves collide with rugged, towering coastlines; a place of endless sunsets over sandy driftwood beaches. A place where everyone can catch a glimpse of the rich traditions, values and contemporary life of the Anishinaabe.
Do you want to explore new challenges in your career, discover your full potential and help strengthen a world-class organization? Then become part of the team at Parks Canada, an internationally renowned agency dedicated to protecting Canada's natural, historical and cultural treasures and presenting them for the world to appreciate and enjoy.
Top 6 reasons to work for Parks Canada:
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service
This process will be used to staff 1 vacant position.
This process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, or linguistic (profiles OR requirements) in the same or other parts of the Northern Ontario Field Unit.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "demonstrating how you meet the Experience qualifications (see below "Tips for Candidates" in "Other information (notes))."
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION
A high school or vocational diploma, or an acceptable combination of formal education, training and experience.
EXPERIENCE
• Planning and carrying out maintenance tasks in a team environment
• Operation and maintenance of grounds machinery and tools
• Building, fleet maintenance, and code compliance inspection
• Supervision of staff
• Experience in the use of computers and programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, and heritage of Northwestern Ontario
• Building maintenance and grounds care, practices, and procedures
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Compliance standards as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act
ABILITIES
• Monitoring and reporting on the work of contractors
• Performing labor tasks
• Maintaining work records and drawings
• To be creative and innovative
• Independently work with minimal supervision
• Identify and solve problems
• Use computers and programs
• Motivate others
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Exercises sound judgment
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Personally, connects with people
• Takes responsibility; dependable
• Makes things happen, takes initiative
• Be punctual, show a willingness to learn, bring a positive attitude daily, and lead by example
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Operating a backhoe and front-end loader, particularly for snow removal and ground maintenance
• Operating marine vessels (SVOP qualified, marine first aid, etc.)
• Using a Work Order System/Asset Management System
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Security Status
• Water testing (Trained Water Operator certificate)
• Possess and maintain a valid Class G driver’s license
• Complete a pre-employment medical (and periodic medical assessments)
• Will be required to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
• Will be required to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions
• Will be required to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
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
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).
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.
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 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.
📢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
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.