About the position
DutiesApplicable to GL-MAN-02 and GL-MAN-03
Parks Canada is seeking a reliable, motivated and safety conscious individual who is experienced in garden and landscaping work from approximately May to September. The key duties include: lawn, garden and structural maintenance in the historical garden setting of the Cascade Gardens and other Parks Canada properties. This is outdoor, physically demanding work, involving the use of garden and landscaping tools and equipment. You will be expected to work as part of a team in a popular tourist attraction, and will be a representative of Parks Canada. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a key factor for the successful candidate.
Applicable to GL-MAN-03 only
Operation and maintenance of commercial landscaping equipment, both mid-sized and small engine (lawn care and power equipment).
Work environmentThis could be your work place; Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. A variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery.
Why work for Parks Canada? Here are the top ten reasons:
1. Rewarding work: Offering interesting, rewarding and exciting work you won’t get anywhere else.
2. Work-life balance: Parks workers can enjoy a healthy work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements.
3. Paid vacation and leave policies: Employees can enjoy generous paid vacation time and leave policies, including parental leave, sick leave, and personal days.
4. Pension and retirement benefits: Parks employees are eligible for generous comprehensive defined benefit pension plans and retirement benefits, ensuring a secure financial future.
5. Health and dental benefits: Parks Canada provides extensive health and dental coverage to our employees, covering a range of services and treatments.
6. Training and professional development: Parks invests in our workforce by offering various training and professional development opportunities, allowing workers to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
7. Contribution to public service: Working for Parks Canada and the Government of Canada means contributing to public service and making a meaningful impact on the nation's natural and cultural heritage.
8. Diverse and inclusive workplace: Parks Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, promoting equal opportunities for all employees.
9. Working in beautiful locations: This is an opportunity to work and live in the spectacular Banff National Park.
10. Transfer and promotion opportunities: As a large employer, the Government of Canada offers numerous opportunities for internal transfers and promotions across the country, giving workers the chance to explore different roles and locations throughout their career.
Intent of the process
This process may 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.
Positions to be filled
3
Important messages
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
You must provide contact information for 3 work references.
Living accommodations may not be provided.
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact prior to the closing date.
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the designated employment equity groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities.
*** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) and Additional Qualifications.
Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the Essential Qualifications in order to move on to the next step. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application.
Note: Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Obtain and maintain a reliability security clearance;
Learn more about security screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license or equivalent and be legally able to drive;
• Willingness to wear the appropriate Parks Canada Uniform and safety equipment, including steel-toed boots and follow safety procedures;
• Required to undergo and pass periodic medical checks (audiogram);
• Ability to effectively repetitively and safely perform physically demanding general maintenance work, primarily outdoors, including lifting, carrying and loading tools and equipment.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
Applicable to GL-MAN-02 and GL-MAN-03
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education training and experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
Applicable to GL-MAN-02 and GL-MAN-03
• Performing labour tasks associated with landscaping and gardening in a commercial or residential setting (example pruning trees and shrubs);
• Planning and carrying out tasks in a team environment;
• Experience in the use, operation and maintenance of a range of manual and power tools and equipment;
• Maintenance tasks associated with garden structures and other assets (ex. benches, fences, walkways, retaining walls).
KNOWLEDGE :
Applicable to GL-MAN-02 and GL-MAN-03
• Parks Canada’s mandate, values and principles,, Banff National Park and its historical grounds;
• Knowledge of techniques, procedures and equipment associated with routine garden maintenance and landscaping, as well as plant identification and soil management.
Applicable to GL-MAN-02 only
• Basic knowledge of annual and perennial plant material.
ABILITIES:
Applicable to GL-MAN-02 and GL-MAN-03
• Concern for safety. Identifying hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment;
• Work independently with little supervision and able to accomplish tasks or goals efficiently;
• Working collaboratively in a team to achieve organizational goals;
• Ability to conduct work in accordance with instructions, established procedures and techniques;
• Ability to identify and correctly use the appropriate tools and hardware to assist with planned work tasks.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Applicable to GL-MAN-02 and GL-MAN-03
• Communicate effectively;
• Personally connects with people;
• Exercises sound judgement;
• Strives for excellence;
• Makes things happen.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Applicable to GL-MAN-03 only
• Operation and maintenance of commercial landscaping equipment, both mid-sized and small engine (lawn care and power equipment).
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.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED;
• Certification for tree pruning;
• Certification for chainsaw use;
• Post-secondary training in Horticulture.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Other experience such as traditional Indigenous plant care/plant recognition or knowledge could be considered.