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.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
We will accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Resourcing System (GCJobs site) or via email at . If you are applying by email: you will need to provide a cover letter outlining how you meet each of the “Essential Qualifications”. You must provide specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and the experience requirements listed under "Essential Qualifications".
We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. If you don’t clearly demonstrate you have the required experience, we won’t ask for additional information and you may be screened out.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI
If at any point you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to one of the contacts listed at the bottom of this poster.
Stream 1 - GL-MAN-03: Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, roads and facilities maintenance; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair.
Stream 2 - GL-MAN-05: Provides semi-skilled and general maintenance, repair, building, and installation services. Oversees and supervises the work of staff and ensures workplace compliance to occupational health and safety requirements.
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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.
This process will be used to fill anticipated vacancies as full-time term employment opportunities arise in the Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit. They are anticipated to be 4 months with the possibility of extension.
Stream 1 - GL-MAN-03: Maintenance Worker II with a focus on general labour (Located in Annapolis Royal or Maitland Bridge)
Stream 2 - GL-MAN-05: Maintenance Worker III (Located in Port Joli or Maitland Bridge)
From the work locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify in your application the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work.
This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group such as Indigenous, Visible Minorities, or Persons with Disabilities.
*We will conduct an initial screening of applications on June 25, 2025.*
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION
All streams:
• Graduation from secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE
All streams:
• Experience in operating canoes, boats and various types of vehicles.
• Experience in the use of chain saws, bush saws, and/or other small gas powered equipment.
• Experience in janitorial duties and the use of various cleaning agents and materials.
• Experience in general maintenance (trails and small structures).
Stream 2 (GL-MAN-05):
• Experience in coordinating and conducting preventative maintenance measures and programs.
• Experience in developing work plans, cost estimates, and specifications for contemporary and historic buildings and roads and trails, maintenance and repair.
• * Recent and ** Significant experience in conducting general maintenance including tasks related to maintenance of buildings, grounds, landscaping, and roads and trails.
*Recent is defined as experience in the last 5 years.
**Significant is defined as 2 or more years of experience.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
All streams:
• Knowledge of safety and work practices for operations on the water and in remote locations.
• General knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Knowledge of the safe work practices, operation, and maintenance of various power tools, hand tools, construction equipment, gas powered equipment, and ATVs.
Stream 2 (GL-MAN-05):
• Knowledge of safety practices associated with the maintenance and asset function.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance, construction, trades, and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of the methods of repair and servicing for vehicles and equipment.
ABILITIES
All streams:
• Ability to operate canoes and boats safely on lakes and rivers.
• Ability to carry out normal maintenance tasks involving labour, basic carpentry and painting duties.
• Ability to provide service to the public.
• Ability to read and understand maps, plans, manuals and drawings.
• Ability to work in a safe manner.
Stream 2 (GL-MAN-05):
• Ability to aid in the compilation of work plans for the asset section.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to supervise others and assume a leading role on projects.
• Ability to read and understand plans drawings and manuals.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
All streams:
• Effective communication.
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Initiative.
• Effective interpersonal relations.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All streams:
• Valid First Aid certificate at the standard level.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a valid PCOC (pleasure craft operators certificate).
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions normally encountered from April through November in the central inland portion of Nova Scotia.
• This position requires the incumbent to work in remote locations.
• This position may require some overnight stays in remote lodging.
• Required to physically perform strenuous work and walk extended distances while carrying a load up to 40 kg.
• Required to wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy.
• Required to wear appropriate protective clothing.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, after hours.
Reliability Status security clearance
Maintain a valid Class 5 drivers license.
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.
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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews, reference checks, report examples etc. Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
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.