Executive Assistant

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Field Unit Superintendent and Management Team. They will be responsible for tracking and coordinating the flow of information and documents, resolving routine administrative problems, conducting preliminarily analysis of information and other general tasks.

Work environment

This position is located in Revelstoke, BC. Telework in this position is not available.

Experience what it’s like to live and work with two national parks on your doorstep. Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks are known for their vibrant wildflower displays in the summer and abundance of snow during the winter, perfect for enjoying some time on the slopes!

Here at Mount Revelstoke and Glacier, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit visitors, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues.

Become a part of our dynamic team today!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill an 18-month term position from approximately March 2023 – October 2024. However, this process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized college in office automation, secretarial or related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience in providing administrative support services
EX2: Experience providing client services
EX3: Experience in interacting with internal or external stakeholders
EX4: Experience in drafting, editing, formatting, revising correspondence or reports and responding to requests for information

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively
A2: Ability to plan and organize a complex and varied workload with a high attention to detail
A3: Ability to carry out research and collect and assemble information from various sources

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Works well with others
PS2: Sound judgement
PS3: Takes Initiative
PS4: Demonstrates integrity

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

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada Uniform, when required
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, when required

Conditions of employment

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

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Tips for applicants:
• When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
• Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

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 are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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

Contact information