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Field (B.C.), Yoho National Park or Banff (A.B), Banff National Park
Student positions – From approx. May to early September, 2023. The length of contract will be dependent on the selected candidate.
$19.48 to $25.52 per hourClosing date: 1 March 2023 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Who can apply? To be eligible, you must be:
- Between 18 and 30 years old.
- Parks Canada considers applications from students who are legally qualified to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application what authorizes you to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
- Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as, Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. We encourage you to self-identify in your application.
For STUDENT POSITIONS ONLY: To be considered for student employment, you must be:
- Registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program; or
- Recently graduated (<4 months since graduation); or
- Participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution
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Important messages
We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Tips for applicants:
- Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
- Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
- You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.
Note: staff housing may be available.
Duties
- Work in a small team of two people, and with your supervisor, to plan your schedule and tasks;
- Participate in various trainings to develop knowledge of the tools and systems to collect data;
- Collect data using various tools;
- Upload and sync data from the various tools daily;
- Troubleshoot issues with tools and/or maintain tools;
- Provide regular feedback on your work to your supervisor – raising issues as they happen; and,
- Finish your summer by submitting a detailed report (using Microsoft Excel, Word and/or PowerPoint) to your supervisor.
Work environment
As a Student – Trail and Visitor Use Data Collection with the Visitor Experience team, you will be responsible for collecting and reviewing high-quality, detailed and consistent data over the summer. You will hike on trails and collect data, download and clean-up data, and troubleshoot equipment as required. All training on equipment, software and systems will be provided. The data you gather will be used for future planning and strategic processes to improve the visitor experience in Banff, Kootenay and Yoho national parks.
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill student positions for the Summer of 2023 in Banff, Kootenay and Yoho national parks, and may be used to fill similar student positions in the future.
Positions to be filled: 4
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education
Successful completion of high school or approved alternatives, or are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
Degree equivalency
- Experience conducting field work/and or working outdoors
- Experience working in MS Word and Excel
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
- Ability to have effective critical thinking and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate over the phone and by email
- Ability to be self-motivated and implement work independently
- Ability to complete tasks with attention to details
- Ability to be physically active and able to carry equipment on a hike in mountainous terrain
- Exercises sound judgment
- Takes responsibility
- Strives for excellence
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
- Experience in data collection
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
- Willing and able to work and /or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation
Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance
- Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s License
- Proof of student status (will be required during the hiring process)
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Location: Field, BC
Closing Date :1 March 2023
HOW TO APPLY
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