Banff National Park of Canada

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Benefits and values

Working for the Banff National Park of Canada does not only provide you with a great community life in one of Canada’s most picturesque place, it also comes with a few more advantages, such as the followings:

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• Pension and Benefits Plans
• Awards and Recognition
• Learning and Development
• Human Resources –Values and operating principles
• Community Involvement
• Partnership and Collaboration
• Diversity
• Employee Well-Being

Pension and Benefits Plans

At Parks Canada we value the contribution of our employees. Their well-being is our top priority. We strive to ensure that they are being treated fairly. That is why we offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. The agency’s package includes one of the best pension plans in the country, family health care, dental care, vision care and much more. Click here to learn more about the Agency’s pension and benefit plans.

Awards and Recognition

Excellence and competence are very significant for the Agency, it is also very important for us to recognize our employees’ accomplishment and commitment. Parks Canada developed a recognition program in order to honour employees for their outstanding contribution and achievements.

Learning and Development

Parks Canada believes in a creative and learning organization that promotes individual and organizational excellence. As such we developed several courses for our employees, such as our orientation session and leadership courses. The employee’s Learning/Career Plan and the Guidelines on Educational Assistance are available to guide employees and managers in managing education activities and career planning. Our employees also have access to the Canada School of Public Service, where they have access to more courses.

As well, the Agency offers so much variety in terms of career that the opportunity for advancement is very good. Parks is an organization where you will have the opportunity to learn and grow.

Human Resources –Values and operating principles

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Parks Canada is a public service organization dedicated to the protection and presentation of Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and related heritage areas. These values and operating principles are the foundation for our Human Resources management.

Values:

• Competence
• Respect
• Fairness

Operating Principles:

• Accountability
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness
• Consistency
• Adaptability
• Simplicity
• Openness

Community Involvement

Parks Canada has location in more than 460 communities in the country. The national historic sites and national parks are very much involved with their local communities. The Agency encourages their employees’ involvement with community work as well, which is why our employees have one paid day each year dedicated to volunteering.

Partnership and Collaboration

Protection of our natural and cultural legacy is a shared responsibility, public support and involvement is essential. Parks Canada recognizes that Aboriginal people are important partners in the management of greater ecosystems and that traditional knowledge is an integral element of understanding the environment. We deliver our programs in collaboration with Aboriginal groups, regional stakeholders, local governments, neighbouring communities and citizens, and provincial and territorial governments.

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Diversity

The faces of Canadian society are changing, we have now a more diverse population. Parks Canada believes in the full participation of Canadians from all backgrounds and walks of life. As a federal government agency, we must ensure that we are relevant to, and representative of Canadians. In keeping with our values and principles, Parks Canada strives to create and maintain an inclusive, barrier-free work environment in which all employees and prospective employees will benefit from equal opportunities.

Employee Well-Being

At the Agency we respect employee's work/life balance. We offer flexible work hours and family related leave. The Agency has a variety of tools in place to ensure the welfare and safety of employees. Trainings are available on different subjects such as health and safety. The Employee and Family Assistance Program is also available for employees who have personal concerns which affects their personal well-being and/or work performance.