Terrace Bay (Ontario)
PM-02 - Bilingual Imperative - Seasonal Position .8 FTE
$69,062 to $74,408
For further information on the organization, please visit Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
Closing date: 4 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Employees of the Northern Ontario Field UnitApply online
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
In addition, preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.
How to Apply:
You can apply to this competition in one of two ways:
1. Online
a. Visit the GC jobs website and search for the following process number: 2025-CAP-NMCA-IA-SEA-29
b. Complete the online application by answering the screening questions
2. By Email
a. Send in your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
b. In your email, please indicate you’re applying on process: 2025-CAP-NMCA-IA-SEA-29
Please note that for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address. If you do not have access to e-mail, please contact Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area at (807)-887-5467.
Duties
- Plans, adapts, develops and delivers interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada
- Helps coordinate community events and outreach activities throughout the region
- Plays a lead role in visitor services (such as merchandise sales & inventories, trip planning, etc.) and supervising a team of students and Heritage Presenters
Work environment
As an Interpretation Officer/Coordinator II, you will be living and working in an area of uncompromising beauty, where an inland sea meets rugged shoreline. You will help introduce visitors to remarkable features encompassing rich natural and cultural resources that Parks Canada helps protect and present. Help us shape visitor experiences in this spectacular place of vibrant north shore communities, festivals, world-class hiking, and water trails. Explore, discover, and make a difference.
Top 6 reasons to work for Parks Canada:
- ️ Work-life balance
Training and professional development
️ Working in beautiful locations
Diverse and inclusive workplaces
Contribution to public service
Intent of the process
This process is intended to fill one (1) PM-02 seasonal vacancy at the LSNMCA Terrace Bay, Ontario location.
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Make sure to read the "Other Information" section of this poster as it can provide further guidance on writing your cover letter."
Contact information for 3 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary school with a degree, diploma or PSC approved alternatives OR an acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to the position.
An acceptable combination of education, training and experience is defined as the following:
Two years of secondary school or PSC approved alternatives; AND
- Successful completion of a minimum of one (1) course relevant to the duties of the position (e.g., courses taken through continuing education facilities, colleges, universities, professional or governmental organizations or employers including but not limited to courses in heritage interpretation, communications, public speaking, performing arts); AND
- A minimum of twelve (12) months experience working in the fields of education, interpretation, and/or outreach-communications.
Degree equivalency
- Experience delivering interpretive programs, presentations and/or communication to various audiences
- Experience in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating interpretive and/or educational cultural and/or natural heritage programs for a wide range of audiences using a variety of presentation techniques
- A minimum of twelve (12) months experience working in the fields of education, interpretation, and/or outreach-communications
- Experience in supervision
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
- Knowledge of Parks Canada and its mandate, policies and strategic direction
- Knowledge of interpretive theory and techniques
- Knowledge of the role of interpretation relevant to delivering Parks Canada’s mandate
- Knowledge of services, activities and facilities specific to Lake Superior NMCA and region
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Client focus
- Initiative
- Communication through interpretation
- Exercises sound judgment
- Takes responsibility
- Demonstrate integrity and respect
- Personally connects with others
- Teamwork
- Leadership
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
The following are asset qualifications (non-essential). If you possess relevant certifications please list them in your application:
- Experience leading sea kayak or canoeing adventures with the public
- Knowledge and experience paddling on Lake Superior
- Sea kayaking or canoeing proficiency certification levels
- Safety certification related to on-water programming
- Experience in developing non-personal media, promotions and social media
- Experience managing inventory, handling cash and/or use of point-of-sale machine
- Experience in marine environments (i.e. boating, kayaking, sailing, etc…)
- Experience hauling and backing up trailers
Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance
- Possession of a valid class G Driver’s License
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Complete training provided by Parks Canada
- Willing to relocate (no virtual work). Housing is not provided
- Stand/walk/hike/paddle for prolonged periods
- Work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, and by various means of transportation
- Perform physical tasks as per job requirements such as sea kayaking on Lake Superior; lift and carry a minimum of 10kg (22lbs) over short distances
- Work irregular hours, shift work, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
- Wear a Parks Canada uniform
- Set-up, take-down and move equipment (including large and heavy equipment, tables and tents)
- Light cleaning duties
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
Reference checks may be sought. An interview may be administered. A test may be administered. You must provide proof of your education credentials.
All correspondence between the candidate and the hiring board may be used in the overall assessment.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
The Parks Canada Agency 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. The Parks Canada Agency 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.
In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate, may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
