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Reference number
CAP26J-177130-000007
Selection process number
2026-CAP-GAS-EA-TERM-001
Location
Forillon National Park of Canada (Québec),
Gaspé (Québec)
Employment tenure
*POTENTIAL NEEDS* Term or indefinite seasonal duration. Period of employment between May and October (19 weeks).
Salary
$22.33 to $24.30 per hour
- salary under review
Level
GS-BUS-02
Who can apply
🎯 WHO CAN APPLY?
Persons employed or residing within a 150 kilometre radius of Gaspé who have a 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.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit
Parks Canada.
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About the position
Duties
Cleans and maintains Forillon National Park buildings/facilities and grounds to enhance the visitor experience.
Work environment🦫 Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada's outstanding natural andcultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
Feel like escaping, unwinding, experiencing the stunning beauty of nature? Located on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon Park is amountainous area that borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé. Its boreal forest is home to an diverse wildlife that canbe easily observed. The park’s steep cliffs welcome thousands of seabirds and its shores harbour colonies of seals. Its stunning vistas androck formations are a testament to our planet’s captivating history. The Forillon Peninsula has been inhabited for thousands of years andForillon Park bears witness to the lives of the men and women wholived there, including Micmacs, fishermen, cod merchants, whalehunters and lighthouse keepers.
Forillon, YOUR land's end!
Intent of the process
Potential needs : This process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates on a temporary or permanent basis.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
HOW TO APPLY?
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants only by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).
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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
🏆The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2025).
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - 📰
🪪 Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
The position requires the incumbent to:
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Stand for long periods, bend, stretch, and work on ladders.
• Carry out tasks requiring physical strength, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and extending the arms above shoulder height.
• Be exposed to the odors of cleaning products.
• Be exposed to minor injury risks while performing cleaning or maintenance tasks.
• Occasionally demonstrate tasks to other employees.
• Work on various types of terrain and in changing weather conditions.
• Work shifts, weekends, federal and provincial holidays, and perform overtime when required.
• Wear the Parks Canada uniform in accordance with the Parks Canada dress code policy and Agency requirements.
• Agree to obtain workplace health and safety certifications required for the position.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
🎓EDUCATION:
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⮩ High school diploma or an acceptable* combination of education and experience.
* An acceptable combination of education and experience means: three (3) years of completed secondary education AND a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of work experience related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
💼 EXPERIENCE:
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⮩ Significant work experience* in housekeeping within a commercial, community, institutional, or public facility.
* Significant work experience is defined as at least 12 months of work during which the candidate was responsible for performing a substantial portion of housekeeping-related duties.
Applied / assessed at a later date
📌 ABILITIES:
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⮩ Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues as part of a team with minimal supervision.
⮩ Problem solving – Ability to clearly identify problems and determine appropriate solutions.
⮩ Ability to read and follow instructions related to the use of cleaning products.
⮩ Ability to identify risks and hazards and take appropriate measures to ensure a safe work environment.
⮩ Working under pressure – Ability to remain calm and maintain an adequate level of performance in stressful situations.
⭐PERSONAL QUALITIES:
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⮩ Takes responsibility.
⮩ Demonstrates judgment.
⮩ Shows initiative.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
French essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
📝 ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
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⮩ Experience as a Visitor Facilities Attendant at the Parks Canada Agency.
⮩ Experience supervising staff.
⮩ Experience providing services to the public.
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 2 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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