Cashier

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Assessment accommodation

When 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.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below),may result in the rejection of your application.

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

Duties

Cashier services and revenue control for the use of the pool and other facilities; provides information and assistance to visitors and maintains facilities.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill term vacancies and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Cashier, GS MPS 03 group and level in the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Seasonal Indeterminate, Term, Acting, Assignment, Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience providing information and service to the public;
• Experience in point of sale equipment operation, cash handling, and balancing daily sales;
• Experience cleaning washrooms and facilities in a commercial setting.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential or Bilingual Imperative - Level (- - B/--B)
*Arrangements may be made for the administration of the Public Service Commission Second Language Evaluation (SLE) to test candidate’s bilingualism in their second language (French or English).

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Parks Canada, its objectives and mandate;
• Canadian Rockies Hot Springs facilities, Banff, Yoho & Kootenay National Parks and surrounding areas;
• Cash handling practices;
• Health & Safety practices.

Abilities
• Attention to detail: Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner. For example, recognizing obvious information;
• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazards and potential hazards and taking action to ensure a safe environment. For example, making recommendations to improving workplace safety;
• Sound Decision Making: making decisions involving different levels of risk and ambiguity. For example, basing decisions on rules and policies;
• Interactive Communication: Listening to others and communicating articulately. For example, using open, two-way communication;
• Problem Solving: Identifying problems and solutions. For example, trouble-shooting and solving basic problems.

Personal Suitability
• Makes things happen;
• Exercises sound judgment;
• Personally connects with people;
• Takes responsibility;
• Demonstrates integrity.

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

Operational Requirements
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment;
• Willingness to work in variable weather conditions;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status Security Clearance

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.

Information on employment equity

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons who have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact LLYK Human Resources (pc.rhllyk-llykhr.pc@canada.ca), if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.

Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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