Heritage Presenter I

Closing date:March 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Selection process number2026-CAP-BNP-EA-006 Employment tenureVarious lengths of season - Starting April 2026 Salary$52,053 to $58,597 currently under review LevelGT-01 Who can applyPersons eligible to work in Canada within a 250km radius of Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, Alberta. Parks Canada Agency considers applications from 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. DutiesWorking under supervision of Interpretation Officer/Coordinators, the Heritage Presenter delivers interpretive presentations, programs, activities and special events that engage Canadians and other visitors in the learning, enjoyment, connection to, and appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. This position is responsible for: Delivering engaging programs and activities, interpretive demonstrations and school programs (often in period costume or Parks Canada uniform. Handling cashiering and permit sales. Supporting retail operations. Greeting and orienting visitors, providing reception, safety and visitor information. Supporting overall site operations such as answering inquiries, giving directions, handling complaints and monitoring/reporting issues. Work environmentThe forts are gone but the stories live on. Stories of trade, exploration and competition, but above all, stories of people. In 1799 the North West and Hudson’s Bay companies set up rival posts here on the North Saskatchewan River. During the 76-year history of trade at the site, nine different Indigenous groups visited the area. Explorer, fur trader and renowned mapmaker, David Thompson and his wife Charlotte Small used this post as a base for discovering a pass through the Rocky Mountains. Today, Parks Canada tells the stories of the many different people who have spent time on the banks of this historic river highway, and protects the archaeological remains of the four trading posts. We are honoured to engage with community partners and Indigenous peoples who share their stories of today, and breathe new life into the history of this land. Join our team and add to the great history of Rocky Mountain house NHS. Intent of the processThis process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country. Important messagesWhen 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.Important Information:1. Applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on January 5, 2026. Subsequent applications will be pulled if and when required.2. Living accommodations will not be provided.3. You must provide contact information for 3 work references.We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact rhbanff-banffhr@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the pre-screening requirements in order to move on to the next step. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the pre-screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application. Conditions of employment Successful completion and maintenance of reliability security clearance including fingerprints Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and/or dress in period costumes Operational Requirements Willing and able to work weekends, irregular hours, overtime and/or statutory and provincial holidays Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following A secondary school diploma or approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to position. Degree equivalency: An acceptable combination of individual courses or experience relevant to the position (i.e. interpretation, performing arts, and public speaking, dramatic arts, museum studies, history or other discipline relevant to the position) may be considered. EXPERIENCE IN: Delivering messages/information to groups in face-to-face situations with the purpose of animation, demonstration, role play and education Responding to public and visitor inquiries, providing guidance and information Applied / assessed at a later date KNOWLEDGE OF: The Parks Canada Agency and its mandate Basic communication & presentation skills such as storytelling and demonstrations, with good customer service skills ABILITIES: Visitor/Client Focus: Provide service excellence to visitors and external/internal clients, and maintain a positive and energetic attitude while continuously engaging with high volumes of people and a busy environment Communication through Interpretation: Listen to others and communicating articulately to inform, influence and involve Team Work: Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals Adaptability: Adapt in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Personally connects with others Takes responsibility Makes things happen Exercises sound judgment Language requirements (essential for the job) We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr