Job Opportunities in Canada

Parks Canada is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).

Applications will only be accepted on-line received via the emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=du BHm ZQKBv Y

Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Resumes will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in the screening questions.

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.
• If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.
• Written communication may be assessed through your pre-screening questionnaire responses, cover letter and your resume.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in providing strategic advice, options and recommendations in a human resources discipline.
• Experience in researching and enforcing legislation, regulations or policies related to human resources management.
• Significant* experience in providing services to clients within a human resources environment.
• Significant is defines as minimum of 2 years.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of legislation, policies, trends and practices in human resources management.
• Knowledge of Human resources management – understanding and applying human resource management practices and principles.

ABILITY

• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stay organised while managing multiple priorities .
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Ex. Word, Excel and Outlook).

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Shows initiative.
• Work effectively with others.
• Demonstrate integrity and respect.
• Thinking things through.

ASSET EDUCATION

• Certification as a Chartered Professionals in Human Resources.

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience in providing strategic advice, options and recommendations in the area of staffing, within the federal public service.
• Experience working with Parks Canada Agency.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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 application.

Only screened in candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

• Written test(s) may be administered.
• Interviews will be conducted.
• Reference checks will be sought.

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.

Persons who have a priority entitlement as defined by the Parks Canada Agency Priority Policy and Guidelines will be considered first.
Persons who have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact Anne-Julie Boivin, Human Resources Manager if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.

Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.