Visitor Services Attendant II - INVENTORY

Visitor Services Attendant II - INVENTORY

Reference number : CAP21J

Selection process number : -CAP-CBFU-OC- Parks Canada

Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada (Nova Scotia), Cheticamp (Nova Scotia), Ingonish Beach (Nova Scotia)

GS-MPS-04

Term or seasonal (approximately 16 weeks / year)

$24.39 to $28.51 per hour (under review)

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

Who can apply : Persons employed or residing in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia and within a kilometre radius of Cheticamp, NS who have a legal status to work in Canada.

Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada : Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

From the work locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify in your application the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work.

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.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

Visitor services and revenue collection at entrance gateways, information / visitor centres, campgrounds, kiosks, and on park grounds to enhance the visitor experience.

Work environment

We are currently seeking passionate and visitor-focused team members who will work with others to provide awesome opportunities to visitors at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Join thousands of colleagues from across the country who do amazing things every day so that Canadians and visitors from other countries can discover the natural treasures protected and presented by Parks Canada.

If you have what it takes to make a strong connection between our special place and those visitors, please seize this opportunity to apply for the job indicated in this posting.

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.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory. This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below).

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 (see below), 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.

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

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience in interacting with the public in a tourism capacity.

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

Bilingual - Imperative ( C / C)

Knowledge of services and programs of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Adapts to change.

Shares our vision.

Personally connects with people.

Communicates effectively.

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

Experience handling cash and operating point of sales.

Knowledge of the natural and cultural history of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Strives for excellence.

Demonstrates integrity.

This position requires the incumbent to :

Be willing to work shift-work, and / or weekends, and / or statutory holidays and provincial holidays when required.

Be willing to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.

Be willing to take training and update certification as required by the employer.

Be willing to work from various work locations.

Housing is provided.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance with credit check.

Maintenance of a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Drivers License, or other provincial equivalency.

All Parks Canada Agency employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.

We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.