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Reference number
CAP26J-023208-000126
Selection process number
2026-CAP-WA-EA-TERM-14
Location
Inuvik (Northwest Territories)
Employment tenure
Term - Approximately 1 year, with possible extension
Salary
$90,894 to $101,029
- plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance
Level
PE-03
Who can apply
Persons who have legal status to work in Canada.
In accordance with the Inuvialuit Final Agreement within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, hiring preference will be given to qualified Inuvialuit. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
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About the position
Duties
Western Arctic Field Unit is seeking a positive and energetic individual to join our management team. In this pivotal role, you will be the cornerstone of our employee and management support system, providing comprehensive HR services that are as diverse as the places we protect and present.
Work environmentParks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada's outstanding natural and cultural resources through a systems of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
This position is based in Inuvik; Canada's largest community north of the Arctic Circle. A hub for the Western Arctic region, Inuvik offers unrivalled opportunities to experience Canada's unique northern cultures and some of the world's greatest natural landscapes. The warmth of the people makes it easy to feel at home in this modern, active town of approximately 3,000 people, accessible by both road and jet service. A good work-life balance means time to participate in festivals, sports and clubs, or just explore countless lakes and rivers, boreal forest and tundra, the Beaufort Sea and Richardson Mountains. Inuvik has many of the services, facilities and activities found in larger communities in the south.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to hire one (1) full-time position from August 2026 to August 2027.
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
📍Isolated Post Allowance single rate: $21,056
📍Isolated Post Allowance for those with dependents: $35,029
The above rates include taxes and are subject to change.
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.
In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - ◼️ Possession of a valid driver's licence
◼️ As the position is located in an area classed as isolated and remote, a pre-employment medical examination of an individual and his/her dependents may be required
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
◼️ Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform, if required
◼️ Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
◼️ Willingness to work and travel within the geographical areas of the field unit operations
You need (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION
◼️ Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed
OR
◼️ Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable experience in human resources
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
◼️ Experience in providing operational services or strategic advice to clients relating to staffing and resourcing, and in at least one (1) of the following areas: Labour Relations, Human Resources Planning, Classification and Organizational Design, or Learning and Development
◼️ Experience in providing operational or strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to management on complex or sensitive human resources issues
◼️ Experience in mentoring and coaching supervisors, managers and employees
◼️ Experience in preparing a variety of professional communications products such as messages to staff, presentations or written reports
KNOWLEDGE
◼️ Knowledge of human resource management practices, policies and principles
ABILITIES
◼️ Ability to manage and lead a team
◼️ Ability to provide strategic advice on human resource issues
◼️ Ability to succeed in an environment of fluctuating, unpredictable work demands and multiple, simultaneous priorities
◼️ Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
◼️ Exercises sound judgment
◼️ Takes responsibility
◼️ Personally connects with people
◼️ Demonstrates integrity
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
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 - Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet 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. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
- 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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