Heritage Presenter

Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area - Parks Canada
Nipigon (Ontario), Terrace Bay (Ontario)
GT-01 - Anticipatory (2025 Operating Season)
$52,053 to $58,597
For further information on the organization, please visit Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
- Click here to view video on tips on how to apply- Find your career- Self-declare because your perspective counts**Closing date: 20 December 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**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

1. Online
a. Visit the GC jobs website and search for the following process number: 2024-CAP-NMCA-EA-TIND-51

c. Indicate which location you are willing to work at: Nipigon, ON and/or Terrace Bay, ON

3. In Person
a. Bring your cover letter and resume to the Nipigon Office at 22 Third Street, Nipigon, ON

**Duties**:
Delivers and adapts interpretive presentations, programs, and activities on land and on Lake Superior (on-water programs in sea kayak and/or voyageur canoe) to provide visitors of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada. Assists with community events and outreach activities throughout the region, and visitor services such as merchandise sales, trip planning, light cleaning, etc.

**Work environment**:
Join a dynamic and passionate team at Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area - one of the largest protected freshwater areas in the world. This is an opportunity like no other in the country.

Called Gichi-gamiing or “The Big Lake” by the Anishinaabe people of the region, Lake Superior is an inland freshwater sea of many moods. Experience the staggering beauty of the island archipelago, stand atop towering cliffs beneath an endless sky, listen to waves break along one of the best surfing beaches on the Great Lakes, or view the pictographs which serve as reminders of the area’s long, rich history. Be a part of a growing, energetic team that helps to present and protect the cultural and natural heritage of this vast living 'lakescape.’

**Intent of the process**:
The results from this competition may be used to fill term positions at the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area in 2025 and future operational seasons.

**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

A covering letter "Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Make sure to read the "Other Information" section of this poster as it can provide further guidance on writing your cover letter."

Contact information for 2 references.

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary school with a degree, diploma or PSC approved alternatives OR an acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge relevant to the position.

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience is defined as the following:
Two years of secondary school or PSC approved alternatives; AND
- Successful completion of a minimum of one (1) course relevant to the duties of the position (e.g., courses taken through continuing education facilities, colleges, universities, professional or governmental organizations or employers including training provided by Indigenous* elders or group that may include but are not limited to courses in heritage interpretation, communications, public speaking, performing arts); AND
- A minimum of three (3) months experience working in the fields of education, interpretation, and/or outreach-communications.
- The term Indigenous is referred to as Aboriginal in Employment Equity Act.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in paid or volunteer work that entailed direct contact and communication with the public
- Experience in delivering information to groups with the purpose of education, engagement, entertainment and/or motivation

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Parks Canada and its mandate
- Knowledge of communication, presentation, interpretive theories, and interpretive techniques such as storytelling, tours, demonstration, theatre programs or guided walks

ABILITIES
- Adaptability
- Client focus
- Communication through interpretation

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Sound judgment
- Personally connects with others
- Communicates effectively
- Demonstrate integrity and re