Student - Visitor Services Attendant

Duties
Visitor Service Attendant (Lower Fort Garry)
► Providing visitor information;
► Selling admissions, park passes, retail merchandise (Cash handling);
► Statistics collection;
► Distribution of promotional materials;
► Supporting 3rd party events & rentals.

Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to hire students for the spring and summer of 2026. Please ensure you clearly demonstrate that you meet the experience and education criteria in your answers to the screening questions.

Positions to be filled
4

Important messages
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.
Applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on:
🚩 November 26, 2025
🚩 January 12, 2026Further applications will be pulled if and when required.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.Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.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.Manitoba Field Unit does not offer staff housing.For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.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.Tips for applicants:
✔ Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
✔ Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
✔ Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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► Reliability Status security clearance;
► Possession of Class 5 Driver's License.

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Operational Requirements
► Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, evenings, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
► Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions by various means of transportation;
► Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and required protective clothing.

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Education
► Full-time or part-time student in an academic institution.

Experience:
► Experience maintaining/restocking supplies and equipment;
► Experience working with the public;
► Experience handling cash or point of sales systems.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative

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The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. It supports the creation of job opportunities, with a particular focus on young people facing barriers to employment. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, to develop skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications from youth facing barriers to employment, in particular Indigenous peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. Positions funded by the YESS may be staffed through this selection process. If you meet the criteria for YESS positions, you may optionally specify in your application.

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