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SalaryMallorytown Landing (Ontario)
GT-01
Employment dates range from May 2024 – September 2024
$50,905 to $57,305
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada
Closing date: 31 March 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Open to persons residing or working within a 80-km radius of Mallorytown Landing (Ontario)The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatics Canada's website. For information on how to use this website, please visit: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/rd-ry-eng
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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
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.
Duties
In this role, you will:
- Present meaningful, captivating, and enjoyable interpretation/education programs and activities to deliver park messages.
- Greet and orient visitors; deliver reception, public safety, and interpretive messages.
- Provide feedback and suggestions to improve programs and services.
- Demonstrate interpretation techniques and practices and provide mentorship to new staff and volunteers.
- Ensure that rules, procedures, and regulations of the National Park are followed.
Work environment
Located in the Thousand Islands region, Thousand Islands National Park sits in the corridor between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. The park offers boating, camping, hiking and day-use experiences on the mainland and at island locations. We have a passionate team that puts visitor enjoyment first each day. We are looking for individuals with a passion for the natural world and who want to share their knowledge with visitors and help build meaningful connections to this special place.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic induvial who loves working outside in various weather conditions when delivering presentations and programs. The successful candidate will have strong tact and interpersonal skills to engage curious visitors and to work cooperatively with colleagues. The Interpretation team requires a caring, engaged, and optimistic team member who has a strong orientation toward client service and education.
Intent of the process
This process is intended to fill anticipated vacancy(ies) with the same or similar work description and language requirements, including indeterminate (permanent) and term opportunities.
Positions to be filled: 1
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)
A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives or acceptable combination of
education, training, experience and/or traditional knowledge relevant to position.
Degree equivalency
- Experience in providing service and communication to the public.
- Experience in delivering messages/information to groups.
- Experience leading/guiding groups.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (-B/-B)
Information on language requirements
A1: Client Focus - Responding to client needs in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner, regardless of client attitude. Looking for ways to add value.
A2: Communication: Listen to others and communicating articulately to inform, influence and involve.
A3: Teamwork: Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
A4: Adaptability: Adapt to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups.
A5: Showing Initiative - Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
PS1: Exercises sound judgment, and thinking things through
PS2: Personally connects with others
PS3: Strives for excellence
PS4: Demonstrating Integrity and respect
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
- Experience in children’s programming, storytelling, theatre/preforming arts, museum education, interpretation, classroom instruction, and/or activity facilitation.
- Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform.
- Willing and able to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.
- Willing and able to stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods of time.
- Willing and able to perform certain physical tasks such as light facility cleaning duties.
- Willing and able to work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
- Willing and able to work from various locations.
- Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR (level C and AED).
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - • Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance
- Obtain and maintain a valid Class G Driver’s License
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
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
