Parks Canada - Coastal BC Field Unit
Vancouver (British Columbia)
SU-01 - Outreach Team Member - Student & Youth
Full-time work for May to August 2025 / 37.5 hours per week
$24.18 per hour (Starting salary. An increase may be offered based on education level and previous Parks Canada experience.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada
Closing date: 29 December 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Candidates must be between the ages of 15 to 30 (inclusive), and must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada.
Note: It is not required that participants be students.
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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.
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If at any point you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to the contact listed at the bottom of this poster. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Parks Canada is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). Parks Canada's YESS program supports the creation of additional job opportunities each year, with a particular focus on underrepresented youth. In support of this initiative, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Racialized, or Youth with Disabilities, as well as youth facing other barriers to employment. Your self-identification information is confidential and will not affect your employment with Parks Canada.
Who can apply? To be eligible to the YESS, you must be:
- Between 15 and 30 years old; and
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
Note: It is not required that participants be students.
Parks Canada housing is not available. Students are responsible for their own housing, food, transportation and other costs. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from work.
Initial interviews will occur on January 13 and 14, 2025 and will be conducted virtually. Follow-up group interviews will occur on January 20 and 21, 2025 and will be conducted in person. Virtual accommodation can be made upon request.
- ️Parks Canada is looking for summer students to join the Learn to Camp and Southern Resident Killer Whale Teams who are enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to learn. The key role for this Parks Canada team is to deliver outreach programs to diverse audiences in Metro Vancouver and along Coastal BC. Through the development and delivery of innovative programs and interactive presentations, the team encourages the public to connect with Canada’s rich history, experience the outdoors, and learn more about our environment and heritage.
Every day is different so if you thrive in a dynamic work environment and are comfortable working a flexible schedule, look no further.
Job Opportunities
1. Vancouver Learn-to Camp Team - anticipated number of positions: 6
️ Learn-to Camp is all about equipping people with the skills they need for their next outdoor adventure in Canada. On the Vancouver branch of this national team, expect to be running outreach booths, teaching workshops, and running weekend-long overnight camping programs. If you have an interest in learning new outdoor and camping skills, and sharing that passion for learning with others, this job is for you!
Important to note: This is a dynamic job where you get to meet a lot of amazing and diverse people, and as such it requires you to be adaptable in the moment to changing priorities. You must be comfortable working a flexible schedule including some weekends in May, and all weekends in June-August. One day you may be working virtually from 8:00am-4:00pm, the next you may be working in person from 12:00pm-8:00pm and the next you may be camping out under the stars with a group of new campers!
2. Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach Team - anticipated number of positions: 2
️ Our mission is to promote the conservation efforts of the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. Through working with other government agencies on rules and regulations, and engaging the public through virtual media and in-person approachable dialogue, we aim to inspire action in recreational boat operators, fishers, and the general public alike. If you’re a strong communicator with a knack for talking about complicated topics then this is the job for you!
Important to note: The responsibilities of this role are highly varied, so expect to be spending some days outside connecting with hundreds of members of the public in all weather types, as well as some days working independently entirely on the computer, and some days doing something in-between! You will be required to work some weekends in May and all weekends in June-August, and will need to have flexibility in which days off you receive. This job requires comfortability riding a provided e-bike around Vancouver, and being away from Vancouver for up to 5 days at a time on paid work excursions.
✨Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
At Parks Canada, presenting, educating and sharing the stories of national parks and historic sites to the public is a key part of what we do.
Are you motivated? Creative and energetic? A strong communicator? Do you enjoy nature and history? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!
We are hiring up to 8 students to staff the two teams that make up the Vancouver Public Outreach and Education team which include: the Learn-to Camp Team, and Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach Team.
The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in Coastal BC Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on the status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with the public.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Experience working independently.
Various language requirements
English Essential and/or Bilingual (English and French)
Information on language requirements
ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and changing work locations (may include the ability to adapt to a shifting schedule with varied days off.)
- Ability to interact with and present to a wide variety of audiences.
- PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Makes things happen.
- Personally connects with people.
- Exercises sound judgment.
- Shares our vision.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of equity diversity and inclusion work.
- Has a passion for nature.
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES & SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate in French, Indigenous languages, or languages other than English.
- Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Comfortability riding an e-bike around Metro Vancouver or a willingness to learn.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to use safe work practices and required personal protective clothing (training and terms of use provided).
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform, and occasionally, a mascot costume.
- Willingness to work outdoors and stand/walk for extended periods of time (sometimes in adverse weather conditions).
- Willingness to work shift-work, weekends, evening, overtime and statutory holidays.
- Willingness to set-up, take-down and move equipment (including large and heavy equipment, tables and tents).
✔️CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Must be met prior to employment)
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance (done at time of hiring).
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.
You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews, reference checks, recent and past performance assessments, self-assessments, and candidate achievement records, among others. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
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 site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
