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The heritage presenters are the privileged link between the historic sites and the visitors. They welcome visitors, guide them and lead activities and guided tours. Through the presentation of heritage interpretation programs, they enable the public to discover, appreciate, learn and enjoy the sites and their cultural resources, and to understand their importance to Canada. They also provide support to students and new guides.

This position is for people of all ages. This job opportunity could be a career stepping stone or a challenging stimulant en français end to your career. Would you like to work in a place steeped in history and share your knowledge with visitors from around the world? Apply now!

Intent of the process

This process may be used to fill a current or future vacant position. We will give preference to full-time contracts but are open to part-time requests.

Required qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Various language profiles:
  • Bilingualism in French and English, oral (- - B/- - B);
  • French essential.
• Experience working with the public;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, assimilate and synthesize information, be customer focused, exercise sound judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships and take responsibility.

Assets:

• Experience facilitating or speaking in front of an audience, working in the tourism industry or working for Parks Canada;
• Leadership skills and the ability to get things done.

We encourage Parks Canada job applicants to self-identify, where appropriate, as members of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or barriers to employment, visible minorities, members of the LGBTQ2+ community and women. These applications may be given preference. Please see the section below Diversity, equity and inclusion in employment.

Conditions of employment

• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status;
• Other requirements for positions located in Grosse Île:
• Willingness to live in the workplace. Shared accommodations, as well as air or boat travel to and from the island, are provided. Employees are responsible for bringing their own food and belongings and must leave the island on their days off.
• Complete a short medical questionnaire under the isolated post protocol.

Eligible area

• 2023-CAP-UGQ-IND-001: Any person who works or resides within a 50 km radius of Québec and is eligible to work in Canada.
• 2023-CAP-UGQ-IND-003: Any person who works or resides within a 75 km radius of Montmagny and is eligible to work in Canada..

How to apply

Please send the following information by email by clicking on Apply:

• Cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience related to the position;
• Resume (CV).

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The visitor experience students offer cultural heritage presentation and interpretation services in both official languages to visitors to our sites. Their tasks are varied: welcoming visitors, giving guided tours, making presentations in period costume, collecting entrance fees, etc. They have close contact with the local population and the tourists. They are supported by an experienced team of interpretive guides and coordinators.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and meeting tourists from around the world? This position is for you! In addition, this job could provide you with a career stepping stone and open doors for long-term opportunities in a variety of fields and across the country.

Paid training and a uniform are provided.

Eligibility requirements

• Be a full- or part-time student in the winter of 2023 in a college or university program.
• Return to school full or part time in the fall of 2023.

Eligible area

• 2023-CAP-UGQ-STU-002: Any person who works or resides within a 50 km radius of Québec and is eligible to work in Canada.
• 2023-CAP-UGQ-STU-004: Any person who works or resides within a 75 km radius of Montmagny and is eligible to work in Canada.

Evaluation criteria

• Speak French and English;
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, customer focus and strong learning skills.

We encourage Parks Canada job applicants to self-identify, where appropriate, as members of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or barriers to employment, visible minorities, members of the LGBTQ2+ community and women. These applications may be given preference. Please see the section below Diversity, equity and inclusion in employment.

Conditions of employment

• The anticipated start date will be in late May.
• The end date of employment will be adjusted according to the date of return to school. There is a possibility of continuing a few weeks part time in the fall.
• Individuals receiving a job offer will be asked to complete the process for obtaining Reliability Status for the Government of Canada.
• Candidates selected to work at Grosse Île will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire and must agree to live at the work site. Shared accommodations, as well as air or boat travel to and from the island, are provided. Employees are responsible for bringing their own food and belongings and must leave the island on their days off.

How to apply

Please send your curriculum vitae (CV) by email by clicking on Apply.

Apply

The student will assist the maintenance staff and the various trades in the performance of their duties. He or she will need to be able to support staff in a variety of tasks, such as carpentry, masonry, painting, building mechanics, grounds maintenance or building housekeeping.

If you like to touch everything and work outdoors and on a team, this position is for you! This job could be a career stepping stone and open doors to long-term opportunities.

We encourage Parks Canada job applicants to self-identify, where appropriate, as members of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or barriers to employment, visible minorities, members of the LGBTQ2+ community and women. These applications may be given preference. Please see the section below Diversity, equity and inclusion in employment.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to fill a current or future vacant position. We will give preference to full-time contracts but are open to part-time requests.

Paid training and a uniform are provided.

Eligibility requirements

• Be a full- or part-time student in the winter of 2023 in a secondary vocational, college or university program.
• Return to school full or part time in the fall of 2023 in a secondary vocational, college or university program.

Eligible area

• 2023-CAP-UGQ-STU-005: Any person who works or resides within a 50 km radius of Québec and is eligible to work in Canada.
• 2023-CAP-UGQ-STU-006: Any person who works or resides within a 75 km radius of Montmagny and is eligible to work in Canada.

Evaluation criteria

Knowledge of housekeeping or groundskeeping tools and equipment, good interpersonal skills and flexibility.

How to apply

Please send your curriculum vitae (CV) by email by clicking on Apply.

Apply