Maintenance Worker II

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:
1. Living accommodations will not be provided.
2. You must provide contact information for 3 work references.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact rhbanff-banffhr@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the designated employment equity groups under the Employment Equity Act: women; Aboriginal peoples; visible minorities; persons with disabilities.

Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the pre-screening requirements in order to move on to the next step. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the pre-screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the pre-screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties

Provide general maintenance, repair and labour services to support special event set up, event and take down, grounds, roads and facilities maintenance; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements for the Parks Canada Agency.

Work environment

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site is a level 1 archaeological site, with hectares of cultural landscapes to be maintained. Spend the day working as a part of a team environment. Enjoy working with a bison herd, alongside the wildlife and water ways on site, and making sure the site provides a quality visitor experience.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE IN:

• Experience in operation of landscaping, snow removal and/or building maintenance power equipment/tools
• Experience in maintenance tasks associated with buildings and other structures (ex: benches, fences, walkways)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe work practices and standards
• Power equipment and tools

ABILITIES:

• Communicate effectively orally
• Problem solve, analyse, inspect and report
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Personally connects with people
• Exercises sound judgment
• Makes things happen
• Takes responsibility

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime
• Willing and able to travel and work in a variety of locations in the Banff Field Unit
• Willing and able to work outdoors and be exposed to various weather conditions
• Willing and able to perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely
• Willing and able to clean washrooms, mop, clean kitchen areas and the visitor centre facility
• Willing and able to perform pest control, monitor water quality and safety systems (example: fire alarms and video surveillance)

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Security Screening: obtain and maintain a Reliability status (must be attained prior to appointment)
• Willing and able to wear identifier clothing and personal safety equipment
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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