Parks Canada, Manitoba Field Unit is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students to become part of our grounds maintenance team.  Join Parks Canada and help us conserve and protect our country's most treasured places. With a vast network of national parks, national historic sites, and marine conservation areas, you'll get to work in some of the most beautiful and culturally significant places in the country. 

If you're looking for a meaningful job, Parks Canada is the place for you!

About your dream summer job

• Work in some of the most iconic, historic places, and explore some of Canada’s most beautiful natural settings

• Pay starts at $17.36 an hour, and varies depending on your level of study (secondary school, college, undergraduate) and work experience

• Parks Canada is an organization that recognizes the importance of work-life balance

• Work with a passionate and collaborative team

• Make memories that will last a lifetime

Positions are available for the Forks (Winnipeg) and Lower Fort Garry (St. Andrews) National Historic Sites. You will have a chance to specify which job location you are interested in during the application process. These jobs are on-location at Parks Canada sites and may require you to work from various locations.  Additional positions may become available.

Some positions may require a class 5I or 5F driver's license. Please specify if you have a driver's license in your application. 

Grounds Maintenance Student (Lower Fort Garry, The Forks)

We’re looking for people who will show up to work with a smile and excel in a team environment. We want candidates who demonstrate the following Government of Canada “Core Competencies”:

► Demonstrating integrity and respect;

► Thinking things through;

► Working effectively with others;

► Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

The "Core Competencies" listed above will form the foundation of the assessment process -  you will be assessed during the interview phase on how you demonstrate these core competencies; and, we may use the core competencies to confirm references.

Operational Requirements and Conditions of Employment

 Some positions may have the following operational requirements:

•        Work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays;
•       Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy and/or dress in period costume as per Parks Canada requirements;
•        Be available to work at various locations across Manitoba South, including the Forks National Historic Site, Riel House National Historic Site and Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site;
•        Work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
•        Stand/walk for prolonged periods while delivering tours, or interpretive programming.

Condition of Employment

 Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Security Clearance

Information on the Reliability Status Security Clearance may be found here: https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security.

Youth Employment Skills Strategy

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. 

Accommodation

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require an accommodation to complete the application, please contact rhugman-manfuhr@pc.gc.ca. All information received about accommodations will be kept confidential.

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We thank all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.