Learn-to Camp Team Member – Student (Anticipatory)

Duties
⭐️ Parks Canada is looking for summer students to join the Learn-to Camp Team who are enthusiastic, adaptable, and willing to learn. The key role for this Parks Canada team is to deliver outreach programs to diverse audiences in Metro Vancouver and along Coastal BC. Through the development and delivery of innovative programs and interactive presentations, the team encourages the public to connect with Canada’s rich history, experience the outdoors, and learn more about our environment and heritage. Every day is different so if you thrive in a dynamic work environment and are comfortable working a flexible schedule, look no further. 🏞️ Learn-to Camp is all about equipping people with the skills they need for their next outdoor adventure in Canada. On the Vancouver branch of this national team, expect to be running outreach booths, teaching workshops, and running weekend-long overnight camping programs. If you have an interest in learning new outdoor and camping skills, and sharing that passion for learning with others, this job is for you!📝 Important to note: This is a dynamic job where you get to meet a lot of amazing and diverse people, and as such it requires you to be adaptable in the moment to changing priorities. You must be comfortable working a flexible schedule including some weekends in May, and all weekends in June-August. You may be working in the office from 8:00am-4:00pm, at a trailhead from 12:00pm-8:00pm, or you may be camping out under the stars with a group of new campers!

Work environment
✨ 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.At Parks Canada, presenting, educating and sharing the stories of national parks and historic sites to the public is a key part of what we do.Are you motivated? Creative and energetic? A strong communicator? Do you enjoy nature and history? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2025).

Intent of the process
📣 We are hiring students to staff the Vancouver Learn-to Camp Team in our External Relations department.The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in Coastal BC Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on the status of the selected candidate.

Important messages
📌 Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.📌 You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews, reference checks, recent and past performance assessments, self-assessments, and candidate achievement records, among others. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.📌 Initial interviews will occur on January 22 and 23, 2026 and will be conducted virtually. Follow-up group interviews will occur on January 27 and 28, 2026 and will be conducted in person. Virtual accommodation can be made upon request.📌 Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.📌 Parks Canada housing is not available. Students are responsible for their own housing, food, transportation and other costs. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from work.

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• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance (done at time of hiring).

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• Willingness to use safe work practices and required personal protective clothing (training and terms of use provided).
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform, and occasionally, a mascot costume.
• Willingness to work outdoors and stand/walk for extended periods of time (sometimes in adverse weather conditions).
• Willingness to work shiftwork, weekends, evening, overtime and statutory holidays.
• Willingness to set-up, take-down and move equipment (including large and heavy equipment, tables and tents).

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💼 EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with the public.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working independently.

💡 ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and changing work locations (may include the ability to adapt to a shifting schedule with varied days off.)
• Ability to interact with and present to a wide variety of audiences.

⭐ PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Makes things happen.
• Personally connects with people.
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Shares our vision.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential and/or Bilingual (English and French)

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The following is not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. It may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process:📚 ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE:
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of equity diversity and inclusion work.

📝 ADDITIONAL ABILITIES & SKILLS:
• Ability to communicate in French, Indigenous languages, or languages other than English.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Comfortability riding an e-bike around Metro Vancouver or a willingness to learn.

⭐ ADDITIONAL PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Has a passion for nature.

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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.

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