Interpretive Media Officer

Parks Canada - Visitor Experience Riding Mountain Field Unit
Riding Mountain National Park of Canada (Manitoba), Wasagaming (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba)
GT-03
Indeterminate Full Time
$66,757 to $75,699
**Closing date: 27 November 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.

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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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-declare within a staffing process.

The asset qualifications are not essential to the job,but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.

**Duties**:
The Interpretive Media Officer designs, produces, and maintains non-personal media products, including exhibits, interpretative panels, audio-visual products, signs, posters, notices, maps, visitor brochures and more. Products designed by the Interpretive Media Officer enhance visitor experience at Riding Mountain National Park.

**Work environment**:
Riding Mountain National Park is located in Treaty 2 Territory, the Anishinabe homelands, where we work with the Coalition of First Nations with interests in Riding Mountain National Park to foster positive and collaborative relationships. Riding Mountain National Park protects 3,000 square kilometres of wilderness and is located approximately 3.5 hours northwest of Winnipeg

Approximately 350,000 people visit Riding Mountain National Park each year. Our dynamic and diverse staff protect and present the park. We provide visitors with quality and memorable experiences during each season of the year.

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 1

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

Contact information for 3 references.

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in graphic design or graphic arts, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in developing, designing and producing non-personal media products including print materials, signage, exhibits, audio/visual content and interpretation or information panels to enhance the visitors experience;
- Experience using design software (i.e., Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro);
- Experience working with corporate brand standards cross-functional consultation and collaboration on multiple project priorities.

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

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KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of current and emerging trends and requirements that relate to non-personal media, new technologies and visitor engagement;
- Knowledge of mapping systems.

ABILITY:

- Ability to coordinate, plan, design, fabricate, distribute, and maintain non-personal media products;
- Ability to monitor, research and analyze trends in non-personal media and provide advice to clients;
- Ability to prepare project-related budgets;
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, partners, contractors and cross functional teams.

COMPETENCIES:

- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Thinking things through;
- Working effectively with others; and
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

- Experience collaborating with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technicians.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Willingness to work in both an office environment and within the park when required.
- Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime and/or under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel.

**Conditions of employment**:

- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
- Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence.

**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.

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