POTENTIAL NEEDS: Heritage presenter

POTENTIAL NEEDS : Heritage presenter

Reference number : CAP23J

Selection process number : -CAP-GAS-ZA-54 Parks Canada - Gaspésie Field Unit

Forillon National Park of Canada (Québec), Gaspé (Québec)

GT-01

POTENTIAL NEEDS* Fixed or indefinite seasonal duration. Period of employment between May and October (18 weeks).

$50, to $57,

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Closing date : 20 January - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

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Duties

Deliver interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors with opportunities to discover, appreciate, and connect with the park and its natural and cultural resources, and understand their significance to Canada.

In this role, you will :

Present meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable interpretation programs and activities to help connect the hearts and minds of visitors to the park.

Greet and orient visitors; offer wayfinding information, public safety and interpretive messages.

Demonstrate interpretation techniques and practices visitors.

Provide feedback and suggestions to improve programs and services.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canadas outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Feel like escaping, unwinding, experiencing the stunning beauty of nature? Located on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon Park is a mountainous area that borders on the Gulf of St.

Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé. Its boreal forest is home to an diverse wildlife that can be easily observed. The parks steep cliffs welcome thousands of sea birds and its shores harbour colonies of seals.

Its stunning vistas and rock formations are a testament to our planets captivating history. The Forillon Peninsula has been inhabited for thousands of years and Forillon Park bears witness to the lives of the men and women who lived there, including Micmacs, fishermen, cod merchants, whale hunters and lighthouse keepers.

Forillon, YOUR land's end!

Intent of the process

Anticipatory process : This process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff positions (May to October) temporarily or permanently for the season and future years.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

STUDIES :

Education : college diploma or higher in one of the following fields of study : heritage interpretation, animation, biology, ecology, environment, history, geography, geology, recreology or related field, adventure tourism, theatre, music, performing arts.

OR an acceptable combination of education and training or traditional knowledge relevant to the position.

The acceptable combination of education, training or traditional knowledge relevant to the position is two years of post-secondary education AND a minimum of one successfully completed course relevant to the duties of the position (e.

g., a course taken as part of a program of study for a university degree) : course taken through continuing education, college, university, professional or government organization, including training provided by Aboriginal Elders or group, which may include but is not limited to heritage presentation, communications, public speaking, traditional Quebec music, performing arts).

EXPERIENCE :

Recent* and significant paid or volunteer work experience requiring direct contact and communication with the public;

Recent and significant experience in presenting messages and information to groups in person for education, engagement, entertainment, and / or motivational purposes such as storytelling, performing arts, theatre, activity facilitation, improvisation, etc.

Experience playing and singing traditional Quebec music with a musical instrument such as violin, guitar, accordion, etc.

Acquired in the past two years

Minimum duration three months

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

French Essential or Imperative Bilingual B / B

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of presentation and interpretation techniques, including storytelling and demonstration techniques, theatre programs or guided walks.

Knowledge of the role of Parks Canada Agency interpretive activities in achieving its mandate.

ABILITIES :

Ability to popularize and highlight information and make it accessible and interesting to a variety of target audiences using various methods of interpretation.

Ability to portray characters and give theatrical performances.

Ability to support diverse groups of visitors in changing situations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY / ATTRIBUTES OF LEADERSHIP :

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing*
• Demonstrate good judgment
• Strong ability of teamwork
• Strive for excellence
• Be able to read the visitor's expectations and needs

ASSETS

All other qualities useful for animation (creativity, leadership, initiative, autonomy, presence and listening, respect for others, dynamism)

Will be evaluated using the cover letter you provide.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Additional qualification ASSET (EXPERIENCE) :

• Experience singing and performing Quebec folk music for an audience with an instrument such as a violin, guitar, accordion, harmonica, etc.;
• Experience with joinery, cabinet making, barrel making, and / or restoring wood objects;
• Experience with the visual arts, theatre set making and design, sewing, and interpretation materials;
• Experience in gardening and / or raising farm animals;
• Experience with traditional inshore fishing;
• Theatrical experience as an actor, director, comedian, storyteller or traditional Quebecois dancing;

Experience as a heritage presenter within the Parks Canada Agency

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.

Possession of a valid Driver's license (Class 5).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

The incumbent must :

• Wear the Parks Canada uniform in accordance with the Parks Canada dress code and / or wear a period costume as required by the Agency;
• Agree to work shifts, weekends, and / or national or provincial holidays;
• Work and / or travel on varied terrain, in variable weather conditions, in remote locations, and using various means of transport;
• Stand or walk / hike for long periods (3 hours) on varied terrain, in variable weather conditions, in remote locations, and using various means of transport;
• Handle reproductions of historical artifacts;
• Handle fauna and / or flora;
• Perform housekeeping / cleaning tasks in designated work areas;

Perform certain job-related physical tasks as required, e.g., lift a 10 kg box of leaflets.

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.