Heritage Programs Student, Promotions

Parks Canada - Heritage Programs
Banff (Alberta)
Term - Student - Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Wednesday, August 27, 2025
$22.56 to $25.87 per hour

**Closing date: 10 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

To be considered for employment under one of the student employment programs, the individual must be:

- registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program
- participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution
- should meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work

**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. Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.
2. Living accommodations will not be provided.

Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.

**Duties**:
Duties may include the following:

- Developing and designing online and print promotional materials and content
- Creating a social media schedule and posting content for Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
- Updating national historic site content and event listings
- Distributing promotional materials
- Assisting with the development of photo/video content
- Assisting in photo cataloguing, selection, and inventory
- Assisting with on-site promotions at Parks Canada events

**Work environment**:
Join us this summer to promote three Parks Canada national historic sites in Banff National Park (Banff Park Museum NHS and Cave and Basin NHS) and Rocky Mountain House (Rocky Mountain House NHS). Work with a dynamic team of marketing professionals, and learn how Parks Canada uses promotional activities and social media to increase visitation to its places. You will have the opportunity to gain office experience, participate in marketing and sales activities and support special events.

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

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

Contact information for 3 references.

Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in a program leading to a degree or diploma; in a field related to marketing, communications, tourism, public relations, museum studies or other field closely related to the ones mentioned.

Proof of education will be required at time of interview.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE IN:

- Experience in event/activity coordination and promotion
- Experience and/or familiarity developing promotional content for the purpose of advertising or promoting on various social media channels
- Experience in working in a team-oriented environment

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

ABILITIES:

- Ability to carry out detailed instructions accurately and efficiently
- Ability to organize tasks and take initiative
- Ability to work independently

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Exercises sound judgment
- Communicates effectively
- Takes responsibility
- Personally connects with people

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications may be applied and/or assessed because they are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process, so please describe how you meet any of the following criteria.
- Experience and/or familiarity working with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
- Experience in writing copy for a website, business, or other organization
- Experience and/or familiarity creating and editing photos/videos

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Willing and able to work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime
- Willing and able to travel to Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, including overnight (accommodation will be provided)
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

**Conditions of employment**:

- Successful completion and maintenance of reliability security clearance
- Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and safety equipment

**Other information**:
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the