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Reference number
CAP25J-176815-000022
Selection process number
2026-CAP-BNP-EA-SU-007
Location
Rocky Mountain House (Alberta)
Employment tenure
Various Lengths starting May 2026
Salary
$23.07 to $26.46 per hour
Level
ST-UDE-NT
Who can apply
Parks Canada Agency considers applications from students who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit. To be considered for employment under one of the student employment programs, the individual must be:
• registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program
• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution
• should meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work
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About the position
Duties
Providing visitor service and information, revenue collection and daily cleaning/maintenance at campgrounds & day use areas to enhance the visitor experience. This includes but is not limited to:
• Greeting visitors and providing orientation, information and direction
• Confirming reservations and selling campsites
• Cleaning campground washrooms and other facilities on a daily basis
• Cleaning and maintaining campsites, grounds and picking litter
• Stacking and bagging firewood
• Emptying trash and recycling receptacles
• Participating in special events
Work environment
Come join our team at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site and learn about the cultural history of the fur trade and Parks Canada’s accommodation services so you can share the history and the product offers with our visitors from across the country and around the world.
Intent of the process
The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in the Banff Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Important messages
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.
***Important Information and Instructions***
1. Applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on January 5, 2026. Subsequent applications will be pulled if and when required.
2. Living accommodations will not be provided.
3. Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.
NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications (education and all essential experiences).
Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the pre-screening requirements in order to move on to the next step. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the pre-screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the pre-screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application. Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Successful completion and maintenance of reliability security clearance including fingerprints
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and/or safety equipment
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to work weekends, irregular hours, overtime and/or statutory holidays
• Willing and able to work outdoors and be exposed to various weather conditions
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as: lifting heavy materials, picking litter, and site maintenance
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Open to students currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school in an accredited institution and/or those participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE IN:
• Providing front line customer service
• Cleaning and maintenance practices
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Parks Canada places and its mandate
ABILITIES:
• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others (follows the health and safety guidelines)
• Team Work: Work collaboratively with others, readily shares information, knowledge and personal strengths, and seeks to understand the perspectives of others to achieve common goals
• Decision Making: Making decisions involving various levels of risk and ambiguity
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Exercises sound judgement
• Communicates effectively
• Makes things happen
• Demonstrates integrity
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Qualifications:
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.
• Ability to communicate in French
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.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 3 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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