Visitor Facilities Attendant (Cleaner)-Inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

Cleaning and maintaining Fundy National Park buildings, facilities, campgrounds, and day-use areas to ensure the highest quality experience is provided to visitors.

Work environment

Intent of the process

Various positions of approximately 18 weeks.

This process is intended to fill existing vacancies and may be used to fill anticipated vacancies with the same work description but with different tenures different within Fundy National Park.

Positions are filled for various intervals from May to October.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A covering letter "(1000 words or less) briefly describing why you would like to join the Visitor Services Team at Fundy National Park, any previous experience in customer services that corresponds to the experience criteria below, and why you believe you would be a good fit based on the Mandate and Core Values described above in the work environment section.""

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
. Deal with the public, respond to questions and provide information
. Follow instructions
. Work independently with minimal supervision
. Working collaboratively with a diverse team to achieve organizational goals.
. Perform minor operational maintenance tasks (e.g. – replacing light bulbs, tightening door handles/hinges)
. Perform lifting/moving of items for cleaning (e.g. – flipping mattresses and lifting hinged bedframe)
. Concern for Safety by identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate actions to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
. Initiative in dealing with situations and issues proactively. Seizing opportunities that arise.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
. Reliability
. Attention to Detail
. Adaptable and excels in dealing with change in the face of fluctuating workloads
.Takes responsibility for their actions

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Successful candidates are required to obtain and maintain this security level throughout employment with Parks Canada.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
• Required to work with a variety of different cleaning supplies which may have noxious odors
• Required to complete mandatory training related to the job such as First Aid, Quality Visitor Experience and WHMIS
• You must be willing to work overtime.
• You will be required to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your supervisor. Compensation will be as prescribed in the Terms and Conditions of Employment applicable to you.
• You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of the duties.
• You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• You are required to wear a uniform, which is provided, while performing your 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

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.

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.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

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.

Persons who have a priority entitlement as defined by the Parks Canada Agency Priority Policy and Guidelines will be considered first.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.