Area Superintendent

(Anticipatory) Area Superintendent (PM-07)

Reference number: CAP24J
Selection process number: CAP-NUN-I-EA Parks Canada - Nunavut Field Unit
Iqaluit (Nunavut)
PM-07 - (Anticipatory) Area Superintendent (PM-07)
To fill 1 (anticipatory) fulltime indeterminate position located in Iqaluit, NU.
$114,293 to $134,525 (Isolated Post Allowances + Vacation Travel Assistance (see Important Messages below)

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Closing date: 30 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have 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.

*In the Spirit of the Nunavut Agreement and Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements, qualified Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area will be considered ahead of other applicants.

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.

Northern Allowances (rates and conditions subject to change):
▻ Isolated Post Allowances: Approximately $ 25,000 / year to $45,000 / year
▻ Vacation Travel Assistance: provided twice per year for each eligible member of the household.
(Approximately $2,243.85 every six months)

We Also Offer:
▻ Housing: Federal government housing may be provided in Iqaluit, NU.
▻ Relocation Assistance: Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance and may wish to review the Relocation Directive:
▻ Training, Development & Education Opportunities: Multi-year career development plans which include opportunities for education assistance funding and training opportunities
▻ Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see:
▻ Flexible Work Arrangements: Relative to operational requirements, possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks

Duties

Parks Canada is currently seeking a highly dynamic and experienced individual to fill the position of "Area Superintendent" and lead the management, development, and delivery of our comprehensive programs, operations, and services within the Nunavut Central Area. The Area Superintendent provides oversees operations in both Sirmilik National Park and Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area. The selected candidate will be tasked with addressing a range of strategic program and operational challenges that present a high degree of complexity and broad scope.

In this capacity, the Area Superintendent will be expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills, guiding a dedicated team of five to seven direct reports. You will be responsible for steering the team towards achieving excellence in service delivery, ensuring that both the national park and marine conservation area operate efficiently and effectively, in alignment with Parks Canada's overarching goals and mandates.

The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks, and the capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, Inuit, government and non-governmental organizations.

We are looking for someone who can not only manage but also inspire, someone who is committed to preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Canada while enhancing visitor experiences and community engagement.

Work environment

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

In Nunavut, Inuit and Parks Canada cooperatively manage five national parks, one national historic site and one national marine conservation area. They are: Auyuittuq National Park, Sirmilik National Park, Qausuittuq National Park, Quttinirpaaq National Park, Ukkusiksalik National Park, the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site and Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area. Long before these areas received federal protection, Inuit lived, harvested and travelled these lands and waters. Many staff have connections to these places through their families and ancestors. To this day, harvesting and use by Inuit remains a protected right under the Nunavut Agreement. As a Parks Canada team member in Nunavut, you will help protect, present and share these incredible places so they remain for generations, by implementing the Nunavut Agreement and Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process

To fill 1 (anticipatory) fulltime indeterminate position located in Iqaluit, NU.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures including: indeterminate, acting, assignment, and specified period, full-time or part-time, with various security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of Nunavut and Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A cover letter up to 3,000 words (Maximum)"

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree or diploma in a field relevant to the duties of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in managing and collaborating with multidisciplinary internal and external groups;

• Experience working in a management or supervisory role (supervising staff, establishing work
objectives, managing performance issues, etc).

• Experience providing strategic advice, analysis and recommendations to senior management;

• Experience preparing a variety of professional communications products such as memos to staff, briefing notes, presentations, or written reports.

• Experience collaborating with Indigenous people, groups, or organizations to manage projects and/or achieve common objectives.

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

English essential

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement and Inuit Impact & Benefit Agreements associated with Parks Canada sites in Nunavut.

ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, directives

• Ability to manage various programs related to cooperatively managed protected areas

• Ability to lead and co-ordinate the work of multi-functional teams

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Demonstrates integrity

• Excercises sound judgment

• Personally connects with others

• Makes things happen

•Strives for excellence

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Inuit culture, society, and economy

• Knowledge of Inuktitut

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to successfully complete training provided by Parks Canada

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and protective equipment

• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions

• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Obtain a pre-employment medical (and periodic medical assessments) as required

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. Applicants are also asked to indicate if they prefer to use one of the Inuktut languages as their preferred language for correspondence and/or assessments in this process.

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