POTENTIAL NEEDS: Heritage Presenter I

WHO CAN APPLY?

Persons employed or residing within a 1050 km radius of Havre-Saint-Pierre 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.

The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatic's Canada Website. For information on how to use this website, please visit:

http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/10786

Duties

Delivers interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada.

Work environment

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

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve:
Do you dream of open spaces, fresh air and of escaping from everyday life in a spectacular location? Come to the Mingan Archipelago! Discover the islands from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan to Aguanish. Admire what nature has best to offer: spectacular scenery where the sparkling Gulf of Saint-Laurent, fragile rock formations, a rich avian diversity and exceptional vegetation come together. Surrender yourself to the enchantment of the grandiose landscapes of this unusual space. Come create your unforgettable moments in the heart of the Mingan Islands!

The Parks Canada team working at the National Park Reserve of the Archipelago Mingan includes 20 employees nearly 50 people in the summer. The fieldwork, exclusively on islands, requires travel which is provided by Parks Canada boat operators. Departures are from the marina of Havre-Saint-Pierre or Mingan.

Intent of the process

POTENTIAL NEEDS: This process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in Mingan Field Unit.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

College or graduate degree in one of the following fields of study: biology, ecology, environment, history, geography, geology, teaching, heritage interpretation, or an acceptable combination of education and experience related studies with the post or a related field of study.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.

Acceptable combination of education, training and experience means :
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in a discipline related to the position or have a background in the fields of natural sciences, earth sciences, history, education or animation.
AND experience in animation, communication or interpretation to the public.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

Recent* and significant** experience in delivering messages/information to groups in face-to-face situations with the purpose of education, engagement, entertainment and/or motivation.
* Acquired within the last two years.
** Minimum duration of 3 months.

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

Various language requirements
French essential, bilingual imperative - - B/ - - B

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of communication, presentation and interpretive techniques.

ABILITIES :

1. Ability to communicate effectively in person, articulate and using appropriate vocabulary.
2. The ability to explain and present information in a way that is clear and compelling for a range of target audiences using a variety of interpretation methods.
3. The flexibility to work well in changing situations with a range of different individuals and groups.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :

1. Takes responsibility.
2. Exercices sound judgement.
3. Maintain good interpersonal relationships.

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
• Obtain and maintain reliability clearance status.
• Possess a valid Driver's License (Class 5).
• Go to work by your own means.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and meet the essential occupational health and safety requirements of the position in accordance with the Isolated Posts Policy.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

The position requires:
• Work shifts, weekends and federal and provincial holidays.
• Working outdoors in different climatic conditions in isolated locations (Archipelago Islands), including the possibility of sleeping in these isolated environments.
• Go on daily sea trips aboard various boats.
• Agree to wear the Parks Canada uniform.
• Use and carry equipment (First Aid Kit, portable radio, backpack, etc.).
• Be willing to undergo First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

HOW TO APPLY?

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

For more details and to apply online:  POTENTIAL NEEDS: Heritage Presenter