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Heritage Presenter I
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Closing: 2026-02-18

Heritage Presenter I

Parks Canada - L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site

Closing date: February 18, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
CAP26J-018155-000055
Selection process number
2026-PCA-WNL-T-EA-004
Location
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Employment tenure
Term (19 weeks)
Salary
$52,053 to $58,597 - per year, salary under review (Plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance -see notes below)
Level
GT-01
Who can apply
All persons 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.

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About the position

Duties
Delivers interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the park, historic site or marine conservation area with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada.
Work environment
L’Anse aux Meadows NHS is a 10th century Viking site and the only one known in North America. Located on the furthermost northern point on the island on Newfoundland L’Anse aux Meadows attracts about 35,000 visitors from both North America and internationally each season. The site is know for its guided tours of the archaeological ruins as well as its living history program which portrays life in a remote Viking base camp. The regions population of about 3500 is dispersed among numerous small communities with St. Anthony being the regional hub. The region offers medical and banking services, various restaurants, coffee shops and many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast to explore and enjoy nature.
Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory process, with the goal of building a qualified pool of candidates to draw from as vacancies arise at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.
This process will also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Important messages
📢 We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application.
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
❗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.
• For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
❗You will receive Isolated Post Allowances, which will be added to your salary, and Vacation Travel Assistance, which is provided 1-2 times a year. See more information below:
Isolated Post Allowances (as of October 1, 2025) – L’anse aux Meadows
*Maximum Annual Isolated Posts Amounts based on full-time year-round employment.
• Employee = $6,545
• Employee with Dependents = $10,908
Vacation Travel Assistance (as of October 1, 2025)
• Employee =$863
• Employee with Dependents = $863 per person

Conditions of employment

• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
• As the position is located in an area classed as isolated and remote, a pre-employment medical examination of an individual and his/her dependents may be required.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform or historical costume when required.
• Stand/walk/march for prolonged periods in warm, historic uniforms / clothing

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
🔷Education
A High School diploma or equivalent.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

🔷Experience
• Experience in delivering messages and information to groups for the purpose of education, engagement, or entertainment.
• Experience in interacting with the public in a reception, orientation and/or interpretation capacity.
• A minimum of three (3) months’ experience working in the fields of education, interpretation, and/or outreach-communications.
Applied / assessed at a later date
🔷Knowledge
• Knowledge of communication, presentation and/or interpretive techniques such as storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, roving interpretation and guided walks.
🔷Abilities
• Communication through Interpretation - Delivering presentations using effective communication techniques. Actively engaging visitors in conversations with an education purpose. Engaging and entertaining an audience while communicating heritage values and messages.
• Adaptability - Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups.
• Client Focus - Responding to client needs in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner, regardless of client attitude. Looking for ways to add value.
• Teamwork – Doing one's own fair share of the work. Assisting other team members. Dealing with conflict in a constructive manner within the team. Contributing to team spirit.
🔷Personal Suitability
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Makes things happen.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date
🔶Additional Experience:
• Experience in theatre / performing arts, heritage interpretation, education, storytelling or musical performance.
🔶Additional Knowledge:
• General knowledge of the ecology, geology, and cultural heritage of L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site.

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

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé
  • A cover letter - Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter (Maximum 1,000 amount of words) how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see above). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see above), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
  • 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.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Stephanie Hedderson, Visitor Experience Team Leader
Email address: 
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