and/or Partnering & Engagement Officer
Stakeholder Relations
Parks Canada
 
Banff, AB
$80,860–$87,376 a year - Part-time
Parks Canada
Banff, AB
$80,860–$87,376 a year

Job details

Pay
$80,860–$87,376 a year
Job type
Part-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Holidays
On call

Location
Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care

Full job description
Parks Canada - External Relations - Banff Field Unit
Banff (Alberta), Banff National Park of Canada (Alberta)
PM-04
Anticipatory term/acting/assignment-at-level/ indeterminate positions
$80,860 to $87,376 (Various lengths starting October 2024)
Closing date: 2 September 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.
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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

1. No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application.
2. We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line should contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
3. You must provide 3 work references.
4. Living accommodations will not be provided.

NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences).

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.

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

Duties
Your position is responsible for the development and delivery of a full suite of communications products. Through a coordinated effort with the external relations (strategic communications, media relations, outreach, marketing) team you contribute to and lead the Banff Field Unit in creating and delivering high-quality communications products. Working with internal and external stakeholders daily, this position will be best filled by someone with an open mind and positive attitude who is a self-starter and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Accountable to the External Relations Manager, you are responsible for developing strategies for communications, public relations, and stakeholder relations.

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.

Come join dynamic and hard-working External Relations team in the Banff National Park and help protect and present Parks Canada places. We offer a generous benefit package, dental and pension plan as well as work life balance so you can enjoy everything the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains has to offer.

Intent of the process
This process is intended to fill anticipated vacancies of various tenures (indeterminate, temporary, full-time, and part-time) and will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, language requirements, and locations.

Please clearly identify in your application the positions or streams for which you are applying. Both positions are located in Banff, Alberta.

Positions to be filled:
One indeterminate PM04 in Banff Field Unit
One anticipatory term and/or indeterminate PM04 in Banff Field Unit

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:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized college or university with specialization in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or other discipline relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Proof of education will be required at time of interview.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE IN:

Providing strategic communications, media relations, or stakeholder relations advice to management and colleagues
Researching and writing a variety of communications products (such as: news releases, media lines, issue notes, backgrounders, feature articles, event plans, stakeholder updates as well as material for the web and/or social media) in a deadline driven environment
Planning and organizing special events such as public open houses, news conferences and media briefings
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners in a professional setting
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:

[Both streams]
Knowledge of external issues, trends and best practices in public relations and communications that have an impact on external relations.
Knowledge of a broad spectrum of communication tactics, tools and techniques including their planning and delivery

[Stream 1: Public Relations & Communications]
Knowledge of the news media environment in Canada, news cycles and trends

[Stream 2: Partnering & Engagement & Stakeholder Relations]
Knowledge of best practices, trends, and techniques for engaging with internal and external partners and stakeholders
ABILITIES:

[Both streams]
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to manage conflicting priorities, to multi-task and to work under time-sensitive conditions
Ability to give strategic advice to management and take direction accordingly
Ability to develop content from diverse sources into pre-determined format, in a timely manner
Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external audiences and foster positive relationships

[Stream 1: Public Relations & Communications]
Ability to research, develop and deliver communications products and plans, particularly in media relations and issues management

[Stream 2: Partnering & Engagement & Stakeholder Relations]
Ability to research, develop and deliver opportunities and products for public and stakeholder engagement
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Finds solutions to problems
Exercises sound judgment
Personally connects with people
Demonstrates Integrity
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to travel and work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions
Willing and able to work weekends, shift work, on-call, statutory holidays and overtime, if required
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Must be met prior to employment)

Obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance, including fingerprints
Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted)
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.