About the position
Duties
The Utilities Trades Helper will work as part of a team to assist with general maintenance and repairs within Parks Canada PEI Field Unit.
Duties may include water testing, trouble shooting plumbing, electrical, or HVAC issues, building maintenance, and code compliance.
Work environmentParks 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.
PEI National Park of Canada is home to sand dunes, barrier islands and sandspits, beaches, sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forests. These diverse habitats provide a home for a variety of plants and animals, including the threatened Gulf of Saint Lawrence Aster and the endangered Piping Plover. The National Park also features unique cultural resources, notably Green Gables, part of L. M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site, and Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/pe/pei-ipe/info/emplois-jobs
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to staff one term position from April 20, 2026 to October 16, 2026.
A list of qualified candidates will be established, and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time) and work locations.
Important messages
For this selection process, we will also accept applications via email at . Applications must state how you meet each of the Essential Education and Experience Qualifications listed below or you can request the screening questions be sent to you by email for you to complete.
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Resumes will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in the screening questions.
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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Preference will be given to any veteran who was honourably released from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) after at least three years of service and is not already an indeterminate public servant. This preference applies for five years following release from the CAF.
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, when required
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
• Approved completion of secondary school education (Gr12) or provincial equivalency.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
• Ex1: Significant* experience in one or more of the technical functions which may include: commercial building repair/maintenance, water and/or wastewater experience, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC systems maintenance and operation.
(Significant is defined as 2+years experience)
• Ex2: Experience in the safe use of tools and equipment used in the electrical or plumbing trade.
• Ex3: Experience in building maintenance and code compliance.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• AEx1: Experience working with Parks Canada PEI Field Unit
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
• K1: Knowledge of general maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices.
• K2: Knowledge of appropriate use, care and maintenance of equipment.
• K3: Knowledge of electrical and/or plumbing components.
ABILITIES
• A1: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• A2: Ability to troubleshoot electrical and/or plumbing components.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• PS1: Teamwork, interpersonal skills
• PS2: Exercises sound judgement, decision making and problem solving
• PS3: Responsible and accountable, takes ownership
• PS4: Dependability
• PS5: Takes initiative, makes things happen.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.