About the position
DutiesSU - 01 - Student Visitor Services
Greets visitors, collects fees, provides information to the public on park programs and services; Assists with programming at park field station; Cleans visitor facilities including washrooms and reception areas.
SU - 02 – External Relations Student
Complete review of Wood Buffalo photo library and media compliance; Information Management.
SU – 03 Human Resources Student
Administrative duties and Information management.
SU - 04 - Resource Conservation Student
Research Parks Canada data management policies and procedures; Develop a file storage system; Digitize files; File Management and Training.
Work environmentThis is a place of opportunity – to learn new skills, to try things you’ve maybe never done before, and to experience surreal landscapes.
You’ll be working for Wood Buffalo National Park, which is the largest national park in Canada, the world’s largest dark-sky preserve, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The park is a cultural landscape for Cree, Dene, and Métis peoples of the region. The park works with eleven Indigenous communities, who continue to use the land for activities like hunting, trapping, fishing, and medicinal plant and berry picking.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff student positions at Wood Buffalo Field Unit - Fort Smith, NT and Fort Chipewyan, AB.
Important messages
HOW TO APPLY
On line
OR
Send an email with your resume to Human Resources ()
OR
Drop off your resume at the Parks Canada Office in Fort Chipewyan (124B MacKenzie Ave) or the Parks Canada Office in Fort Smith (149 McDougal Road).
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers license.
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position may require the incumbent to:
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy;
• Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
RESOURCE CONSERVATION STUDENT ONLY
Minimum completion of year 2 of Undergraduate degree in Library Studies
All other streams: Secondary or post-secondary student.
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PERSONAL SUITABILTY:
• Personally connects with people;
• Exercised sound judgement;
• Attention to detail;
• Takes responsibility; and
• Demonstrates initiative.
Applied / assessed at a later date
ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, and;
• Ability to work as part of a team.
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.
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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.
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How to apply
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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.