PARKS CANADA AGENCY
VISITOR SERVICES ATTENDANTS / GS-MPS-04
Type of Employment – Term, June to September, 2013
Jasper Field Unit, Jasper, Alberta
Salary: $21.21/hour (currently under review)
Summary of Duties: Visitor services and revenue collection at entrance gateways, information/visitor centres and campgrounds to enhance the visitor experience.
Area of Consideration: Persons eligible to work in Canada who live within a 350 km radius of Jasper, Alberta.
The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatics Canada's website. For information on how to use this website please see: The Atlas of Canada - Toporama
Quote Selection Process Number: 2013-PKS-JNP-ER-32
Closing Date: May 23, 2013
Language: Proficiency in the use of French and English (Bilingual Imperative)
To be considered for Bilingual positions, candidates must be able to: sustain an informal conversation on concrete topics, able to paraphrase when lacking in exact vocabulary, speak with some spontaneity, have concrete vocabulary for less routine work-related topics, can situate facts and events in time (i.e. has good mastery of simple verb tenses), can link sentences together into longer passages, have few difficulties understanding the assessor and can be understood by most people but repetition may sometimes be required.
Your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet all the requirements for the position and must include:
- a résumé with a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet all of the above requirements;
- a photocopy of your driver’s license.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience factors 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.
General Enquiries: Geoff Danks at 780-852-6182
geoff.danks@pc.gc.ca
Submit your application to:
Human Resources Jasper National Park P.O. Box 10, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
By e-mail: jasper.hr@pc.gc.ca
OR
By fax: (780) 852-6122
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Language Requirement: Proficiency in the use of French and English (Bilingual Imperative)
To be considered for Bilingual positions, candidates must be able to: sustain an informal conversation on concrete topics, able to paraphrase when lacking in exact vocabulary, speak with some spontaneity, have concrete vocabulary for less routine work-related topics, can situate facts and events in time (i.e. has good mastery of simple verb tenses), can link sentences together into longer passages, have few difficulties understanding the assessor and can be understood by most people but repetition may sometimes be required.
Education: A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.
Experience:
- Working with the public in a service-oriented environment
- In handling and balancing cash transactions
- In using computerized cash systems
Knowledge:
- Of simple mathematics.
- Of visitor facilities, services and roadways in and adjacent to Jasper National Park.
- Of Parks Canada mandate.
Abilities:
- To communicate and deal effectively with the visiting public.
- To read and comprehend National Park regulations.
- To maintain statistics and other appropriate records.
Personal Suitability / Leadership Attributes:
- Effective interpersonal relationships.
- Judgement.
- Dependability.
- Initiative.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s licence (Alberta class 5 or equivalent)
- Willingness to wear identifier clothing.
- Willingness to work shift work, weekends and alone if required.
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Willingness to commute.
- Obtain and maintain Reliability clearance status.
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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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.
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