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Inuvik, N.T.:
🏢 Isolated Post Allowances (as of 01/08/2024)
*Maximum Annual Isolated Post Amounts
Employee: $21,256 / Employee with Dependents: $35,364
✈ Vacation Travel Assistance (as of 01/04/2025)
Per adult: $2,405 / Per child: $2,200
VTA issued twice/year (April & October). Please note that the rates and conditions above are subject to change.
NOTE: If you applied on CAP25J-017237-000045, Selection Process 2025-CAP-WA-EA-VAR-02, you need not re-apply on this process.
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 position is based in Inuvik; Canada’s largest community north of the Arctic Circle. A hub for the Western Arctic region, Inuvik offers unrivalled opportunities to experience Canada’s unique northern cultures and some of the world’s greatest natural landscapes. The warmth of the people makes it easy to feel at home in this modern, active town of approximately 3000 people, accessible by both road and jet service. A good work-life balance means time to participate in festivals, sports and clubs, or just explore countless lakes and rivers, boreal forest and tundra, the Beaufort Sea and Richardson Mountains. Inuvik has many of the services, facilities and activities found in larger communities in the south.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position or a secondary school diploma.
EXPERIENCE :
• Experience in the provision of administrative support services to internal clients and the public;
• Experience working in finance/administration (accounts payable/receivables, purchasing and information management);
• Experience in using e-mail, internet and standard office software (e.g. Word and Excel);
• Experience in maintaining electronic or hard copy filing systems.
English essential
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES:
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and successfully manage a diverse and demanding workload meeting firm deadlines;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Ability to verify information to ensure completeness and accuracy.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Effective interpersonal relationships;
• Flexibility;
• Dependability;
• Sound judgement;
• Detail-oriented.
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience using financial management tools (SAP and STAR), including spreadsheet and databases in a work environment;
• Experience in performing financial support functions (e.g. managing petty cash, verifying or preparing invoices, etc.);
• Experience in initiating procurement processes;
• Experience working in and delivering services to a northern and/or isolated community.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy;
• Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Travel for work and/or training purposes.
Reliability Status security clearance - • Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance.
• Obtain and maintain valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
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
🎥 For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
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.
Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).
Written test(s) may be administered.
Interviews will be conducted.
Reference checks will be conducted.
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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language
of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide
appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.