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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Various Positions
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Closing: 2026-04-06

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Various Positions

Parks Canada - Fort St. James National Historic Site

Closing date: April 6, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
CAP26J-015633-000242
Selection process number
2026-CAP-JAS-EA-VAR-026
Location
Fort St. James (British Columbia)
Employment tenure
Summer 2026
Salary
$19.78 to $28.30 per hour - Salary to be determined at the time of appointment
Level
GL-MAN-02, GS-MPS-04 - Various Positions
Who can apply
To be eligible, you must be:
• Employed or residing within 200-kilometre radius of Fort St. James, BC (including the communities of Nak’azdli, Yekooche, Binche, Tache, Takla, Saik’uz, Nadleh, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, and Prince George).
• Between 15 and 30 years old
• 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.
Parks Canada is a champion of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and is committed to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment and their work experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as a youth facing an employment barrier.
Preference may also be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group: Indigenous, Visible Minorities or persons with a disability.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

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About the position

Duties
Visitor Services Attendant -
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.
Grounds/Maintenance Worker -
Provides general maintenance and labour services working on trails, grounds, roads and solid waste management and related facilities maintenance; support trades staff in construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements as directed.
Work environment
Fort St. James National Historic Site, with the largest collection of original fur trade buildings in Canada, its remarkable view out over beautiful Stuart Lake, and authentic, entertaining execution of a day in the summer of 1896, is one of Canada’s premiere fur trading posts. Attracting both local and international guests in the summer season, it contributes to a diversified economy and provides community leadership in celebrating and protecting the cultural heritage of Fort St. James. The site offers one of the best opportunities to connect northern British Columbia residents to their nationally significant heritage and to provide them with a Parks Canada experience.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions at Fort St. James National Historic Site
Positions to be filled
10
Important messages
This position is located in Fort St. James, BC and requires an in-person presence; requests for remote work will not be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
Online
OR
Send an email with your resume to Human Resources ()
OR
Drop off your resume at the Parks Canada Office at Fort St. James National Historic Site in Fort St. James (280 Kwah Road West).
The Parks Canada Agency 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. The Parks Canada Agency 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.
🏆 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 - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

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Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform;
• Willingness to 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 :
Secondary or post-secondary school

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Applied / assessed at a later date
ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Personally connects with people;
• Exercise sound judgement;
• Attention to detail;
• Takes responsibility;
• Demonstrates initiative.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential

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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.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Kelley Williams, NHS & Visitor Experience Manager
Email address: 
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