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Reference number
CAP26J-176815-000029
Selection process number
2026-CAP-BNP-EA-SU-015
Location
Banff (Alberta),
Banff National Park of Canada (Alberta)
Employment tenure
Approximately May to September 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
DutiesParks Canada is looking for a reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented individual with an interest in history and cultural resources (historic buildings, archaeological sites, artworks, and artifacts) from approximately May to September. The successful candidate will support a variety of cultural resource management projects.
Key responsibilities include assisting with:
- Monitoring of cultural resources, including agents of deterioration in National Historic Sites
- Collections management, including inventory, condition reporting, movements, and record keeping
- Archaeological fieldwork and data collection
- Records management, both digital and paper
You will be expected to work as part of a team and represent Parks Canada. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a key factor for the successful candidate.
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.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
***Important Information and Instructions***
1. Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.
2. Living accommodations will not be provided.
3. No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application.
NOTE: As part of your application, you must complete screening questions demonstrating how you meet all essential education and experience requirements.
Your responses must clearly explain how you meet each criterion, including where and when (month/year) the qualifications and experience were obtained. The screening questions are the primary source used to assess essential qualifications, and your résumé must support your answers.
Incomplete or insufficient information may result in your application being screened out. Additional information may be requested after the closing date for screening or assessment purposes.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - • Successful completion and maintenance of reliability security clearance including fingerprints
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal safety equipment
• Willing and able to work varied hours, shift, weekends, evenings, overtime and holidays
• Willing and able to work outdoors including at high altitude (mountaintop environment), in forests, and in varied weather conditions
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, handling cultural resources, digging archaeological test pits, cleaning historic sites, and minor maintenance
• Willing and able to conduct repetitive tasks, and make moderate effort to sit and stand for prolonged periods
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:
• Experience collecting data and recording it according to detailed instructions
• Experience using MS Word/Excel/Power Point
• Experience in project work related to archaeology, history, museum studies, artifacts or archives
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Archaeology and/or history of Canada and/or Indigenous history
ABILITIES:
• Ability to plan, organize and set priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to research, gather and assemble information from different sources
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Exercises sound judgment
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates initiative
• Personally connects with people
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.
Asset Experience:
• Experience doing archaeological field work or working with collections in a public cultural institution such as a museum, National Historic Site, library, archives, or gallery.
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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