Student Employment: Promotions Assistant

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Parks Canada Full time
Parks Canada - Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit
Halifax (Nova Scotia)
SU-0- Promotions Assistant
$16.99 to $19.48 per hour (Salary to be determined at the time of the hire and is based on the current academic level of the student as well as experience)
Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada Web site

Closing date: 2 April :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

To be eligible, you must be:

  • registered as a full time or part-time post secondary student in an accredited academic program; or
- participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution; and
- be between the ages of 15 and 30.

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

Tips for applicants:

  • Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.

Duties:


Seeking a highly motivated individual with strong communications and organizational skills to help the Promotions Officers in promoting visitation to the Parks Canada sites in Mainland NS.

Duties will include assistance with the development of promotional communications for digital and traditional media, coordinate ongoing fulfilment of promotional literature across the province, assist and help coordinate promotion and delivery of on-site and off-site special events including mascot appearances and interacting with the public, providing general office support, assist with evaluation reporting and other duties as directed.


Work environment:


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


Intent of the process:


The Youth Employment Skills Strategy (YESS) aims to create temporary employment opportunities for youths from 15-30 years of age who are facing one or more barriers to employment.

Barriers may be any part of your past or present experience that makes it difficult to obtain or maintain meaningful employment.

Some of the positions advertised in this poster are funded by the YESS program, though we encourage any person who is interested to apply.


Positions to be filled:
Number to be determined

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.


A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications.

Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter."

Contact information for 2 references.

  • Registered as a full time or parttime post secondary student in an accredited academic program or participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.
Degree equivalency

Note:
Experiences can be acquired through studies, extracurricular activities, volunteering, work, family life, etc.

  • Experience working with the public.
  • Experience working or volunteering at special events.
  • Experience working independently with mínimal supervision.
  • Experience in writing communications and/or promotions material.

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

Information on language requirements

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

  • Must wear a Parks Canada uniform, period costume, or mascot costume
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required
  • Willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
  • Be able to find own housing in area. Accommodation is not provided

Conditions of employment:

  • Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license

Other information:

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

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