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.
Diversity matters to us! We strongly encourage you to self-declare if you are a member of one or more of the following employment equity groups:
👉 Indigenous people
👉 Persons with disabilities
👉 Members of racialized groups
To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as Indigenous.
No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application.
Tips for applicants:
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• 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.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Oversees and supervises the work of a team up to 5 workers responsible for cleaning, sanitation and basic maintenance of park facilities;
- Assigns and allocates tasks; ensures staff/work crews understand and accomplish assigned tasks; ensures the progress of work; motivates staff/work crews to meet established quality and quantity standards;
- Ensures workplace compliance to occupational health and safety requirements.
- Organize, conduct, and document code compliance inspections;
- Monitor, inspect, and test assets (e.g. equipment, machinery, systems, facilities, structures);
- Perform basic checks and tests; take readings; identify anomalies and deviations (e.g. from established settings, compliance standards, performance levels);
- Prepare reports with assessments on required repair, maintenance, installation and construction.
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.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION : A high school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in building construction/maintenance (e.g new construction, renovations, repairs).
• Experience in the use, operation and maintenance of a range of manual tools, power tools and equipment.
• Experience in common code compliance and preventative maintenance practices.
• Experience in coordinating and conducting preventative maintenance measures and programs.
English essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results
• Communication
The following qualifications may be applied and/or assessed because they are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process, so please describe how you meet any of the following criteria:
• Possession of a valid Journeyman Certification (Provincial or Interprovincial).
• Experience using a computer including use of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Experience creating work plans, cost estimates and specifications for contemporary and historic buildings, roads and trails or for maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with the safety practices associated with the maintenance and asset function.
• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• Experience servicing vehicles and equipment.
• Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance.
• Obtain and maintain valid class 5 license.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations, and by various means of transportation.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
• May be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examination and/or periodic medical check.
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 (2025).
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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.