Jobs at Wood Buffalo National Park

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Visitor Services Attendant

One term position (May to September 2023) | $24.39/hr to $26.51/hr (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)

You’ll love this job if you:

• Love being outside
• Enjoy telling stories and sharing knowledge
• Like helping people

What your day will look like in this job:

• You’ll greet visitors and provide them with info to help them plan their trips and assist them with directions, advice and more once they arrive
• You’ll help clean and maintain the campground, campsites, Pine Lake Rental Cabins and more.
• You’ll register, process and collect fees, issue permits and help to sell products, all of which include dealing with money, recording statistical data and more.

For the full Statement of Qualifications or to apply, please email (rhtsono-swnwthr@pc.gc.ca) or drop off a resume at the Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Centre (149 McDougal Rd).

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kaitlyn Bélanger, A/Visitor Experience Manager – kaitlyn.belanger@pc.gc.ca

Visitor Services Team Leader

One Indeterminate Seasonal Position | $65,747 - $70,841 (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)

You’ll love this job if you:

• Have great leadership skills and love to inspire and motivate team members
• Are passionate about national parks, visitors having great experiences, and taking on challenges
• Enjoy planning and thinking strategically to solve problems and collaborate with others

What your day will look like in this job:

• You’ll plan and coordinate offers like the Pine Lake campground, rental cabins and group camp and the Visitor Centre
• You’ll work with members of your staff to make sure the park’s services are maintained and running smoothly
• You’ll monitor daily needs, do revenue collection and bank deposits, and order for and merchandize the Parks Canada Shop.

For the full Statement of Qualifications and to apply, click here.

You can also apply by emailing RHTSONO-SWNWTHR (PC) or dropping off a resume at the Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Centre (149 McDougal Rd).

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kaitlyn Bélanger, A/Visitor Experience Manager – kaitlyn.belanger@pc.gc.ca

Interpretation Officer/Coordinator

One Indeterminate Seasonal Position | $61,341 - $66,089 (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)

You’ll love this job if you:

• Are passionate about national parks, visitors having great experiences, and taking on challenges
• Spend your time daydreaming about making awesome programs, activities and events in your community
• Have great communication skills and love to collaborate and inspire colleagues and partners

What your day will look like in this job:

• You’ll research and review data and reports and use what you find to develop and deliver interpretive programs, activities and events
• You’ll help tell the stories of the park to visitors from near and far and assist them as required to make their visit memorable
• You’ll work together with other colleagues and partners to create interpretive signs, programs, services and other products that support visitation

For the full Statement of Qualifications and to apply, click here.

You can also apply by emailing RHTSONO-SWNWTHR (PC) or dropping off a resume at the Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Centre (149 McDougal Rd).

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kaitlyn Bélanger, A/Visitor Experience Manager – kaitlyn.belanger@pc.gc.ca

Radio Operator (Fire)

Term (May 2023 to September 2023) | $23.20 to $25.21 per hour (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)

You’ll love this job if you:

• Are a super-organized people person
• Have terrific communication skills
• Thrive in high-stress situations

What your day will look like in this job:

• You’ll get to work with awesome colleagues as a crucial piece of the fire management program
• You’ll help operations during the fire season by dispatching resources like aircraft and fire crews via radio systems
• You’ll assist with admin tasks and monitor the radio

For the full Statement of Qualifications or to apply, please email RHTSONO-SWNWTHR (PC)  or drop off a resume at the Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Centre (149 McDougal Rd).

If you have any questions, please contact:
Clayton Syfchuck – clayton.syfchuck@pc.gc.ca clayton.syfchuck@pc.gc.ca