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Reference number
CAP26J-014846-000210
Selection process number
2026-CAP-SSM-SEA-EA-14
Location
Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
Employment tenure
Anticipatory
Salary
$29.20 to $31.73 per hour
- Under review
Level
GL-MAN-05 - 0.5 FTE
Who can apply
Persons employed or residing in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and within a 100 kilometre radius of Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site 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
Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, roads and facilities maintenance, water systems maintenance; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and semi-skilled repair requirements for the Parks Canada Agency.
Work environmentNestled beneath the International Bridge in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal was built to bypass the rapids on the St. Marys River. Opened in 1895, the canal completed an all Canadian waterway featuring the longest lock in the world and the first to operate using electricity. The site’s recreational lock, historic sandstone buildings, picturesque grounds, and unique Emergency Swing Dam make it a magnet for tourists and locals alike.
Top 6 reasons to work for Parks Canada:
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026)
Intent of the process
This staffing process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates for this position and similar positions with various tenures and locations, including indeterminate and term opportunities.
Important messages
Applicants that successfully demonstrate they meet the requirements through their resume and cover letter will be invited to attend in person testing. Applicants should ensure they are available to attend the testing in Sault Ste. Marie.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Learn more about security screening process.
• Possession of a valid Class G driver’s license (or equivalent)
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks
Operational Requirements
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
• Perform physical tasks as per the job requirements (including working at heights)
• Stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in performing semi-skilled and general maintenance and repair, particularly in the area of grounds maintenance
• Experience in the operation, maintenance and servicing of equipment, fleet and tools
• Experience in service and maintenance records keeping/logs
• Experience in developing work plans and cost estimates
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of shop mathematics to perform applicable maintenance calculations
• Knowledge of general and semi-skilled repair, maintenance, construction and installation methods, techniques and practices
• General knowledge of computer use (word processing, spreadsheets, email)
• Possess mechanical aptitude
ABILITIES
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to take direction, develop work plans based on that direction, and carry them out efficiently
• Ability to identify repair and maintenance requirements, and apply appropriate resolution measures
• Ability to assume a lead role on repair/maintenance tasks and small projects
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and manuals
• Ability to assume responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others
• Exercises sound judgment
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Shares Parks Canada’s vision
• Personally connects with people
• Communicates effectively
• Takes responsibility
• Strives for excellence
• Willingness to learn
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 EXPERIENCE
• Experience in safe and efficient use of a chainsaw for cutting, felling, climbing and topping
• Experience working with water supply systems
• Experience installing, constructing and maintaining trails and trail structures
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
- A cover letter - If you are applying via email or in person, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in "You need (essential for the job)" (see above). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then briefly describe how they meet each of 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.
- 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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