Anticipatory - Interpretation Officer / Coordinator

2 months ago


Banff, Canada Parks Canada Full time

Parks Canada - Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit & Banff Field Unit - Visitor Experience
Banff (Alberta), Banff National Park of Canada (Alberta), Lake Louise (Alberta), Kootenay National Park of Canada (British Columbia), Radium Hot Springs (British Columbia), Yoho National Park of Canada (British Columbia)
PM-02
Term, Acting, Assignment-at-level
From $69,062 to $74,408 per year
**Closing date: 15 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**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

**Important Information and Instructions**
1. Living accommodations may be provided depending on the location and its availability, though not guaranteed.

Tips for applicants:

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

**Work environment**:
This could be your workplace: Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, picture-perfect mountain towns, abundant wildlife, thousands of years of human history, and scenic drives come together in Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. Millions of visitors travel to these iconic national parks for a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing, camping, learning about culture, and connecting with nature in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks are part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Our dedicated, multidisciplinary teams work together to maintain and improve our unique infrastructure to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, conservation of built heritage, and great visitor experiences.

Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:

- ️ Work-life balance

Paid vacation and leave
Training and professional development
️ Working in beautiful locations
Diverse and inclusive workplaces
Contribution to public service

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

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

Contact information for 3 references.

EDUCATION
- A minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education or acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Degree equivalency:
An acceptable combination of individual courses or experience relevant to the position (i.e. interpretation, performing arts, public speaking, dramatic arts, museum studies, traditional Indigenous teachings, history or other discipline relevant to the position) may be considered.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent* and significant** experience in the following areas:

- Experience creating/developing interpretive programs for a wide range of audiences using a variety of presentation techniques
- Experience in the delivering programs related to cultural and/or natural heritage
- Experience in supervision and/or coaching in a work environment

Recent* is over the last three (3) years; significant** is experience acquired in performing duties for a minimum of 4 consecutive months

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Interpretive theory and techniques such as storytelling, demonstration, theatre programs or guided walks
- Natural and cultural heritage specific to Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks

ABILITIES
- Adaptability - Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups
- Client Focus - Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients
- Communication through Interpretation - Listening to others and communicating articulately to inform, influence and involve
- Ability to manage resources (time, financial, human, physical and information resources) to achieve planned goals
- Developing Others - Fostering employee development by providing a supportive learning environment

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Exercises sound judgment
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing
- Takes responsibility
- Personally connects with others

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing and able to work shift-work, late evening hours and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial holidays
- Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy and/or dress in costume as per Parks Canada requirements
- Willing and able to work and /or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of



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