Heritage Presenter *** National Historic Sites
About the role
Reference number
CAP26J-060395-000025
Selection process number
2026-CAP-MWQ-EA-TERM-005
Location
Montebello (Québec) and Duhamel-Ouest (Québec)
Employment tenure
Term position (temporary) 3 to 6 months
Salary
$26.60 to $29.95 per hour - (plus bilingual bonus)
Level
GT-01
Who can apply
All individuals 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.
About the position
Duties
Heritage Presenters provide to visitors to Parks Canada Historic Sites, cultural heritage animation and interpretation services in both official languages. Their tasks are diverse: welcoming visitors, guided tours, entertainment in period costume, collecting entrance fees, etc.
Intent of the process
This process could be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with different employee status, security level or language requirements, in these same locations or elsewhere in the
country.
Important messages
*** The purpose of this selection process is to fill positions located at the following 2 National Historic Sites:
- Manoir Papineau National Historic Site (Montebello)
- Obadjiwan-Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site (Duhamel-Ouest)
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Learn more about security screening process.
Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Operational Requirements
- Need to stand and move around on foot frequently throughout the day across the entire site and within the buildings, particularly when interacting with visitors.
- Agree to work shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Agree to wear the Parks Canada uniform in accordance with the Dress Policy.
- Agree to wear period costume as required.
- Willingness to work on a variety of terrain and in varying weather conditions.
- Necessity to perform certain physical tasks as required by the position (e.g., lifting loads of less than 25 kg).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
- College level or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience in customer services or animation.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrates sound judgment.
- Has a sense of responsability.
- Adaptability
- Demonstrates good team spirit and collaboration.
- Commitment to customer service excellence.
- Effective oral communication
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (-B/-B)
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EXPERIENCES
-
Experience in the museum or tourism sector.
-
Experience in presenting activities in a learning environment (e.g., teaching, group facilitating/coaching, etc.).
KNOWLEDGE
- General knowledge of the history of Québec and Canada.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Marie-Hélène Gauthier, HR Advisor
Email address: marie-helene.gauthier@pc.gc.ca
Name: Simon Laquerre, Manager National Historic Sites
Email address: simon.laquerre@pc.gc.ca
About Parks Canada
Parks Canada is an agency of the Government of Canada run by a chief executive who answers to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. Parks Canada is mandated to "protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations". Parks Canada manages 48 National Parks, three National Marine Conservation Areas, 171 National Historic Sites, one National Urban Park, and one National Landmark. The agency also administers lands and waters set aside as potential national parklands, including eight National Park Reserves and one National Marine Conservation Area Reserve. More than 450,000 km2 (170,000 sq mi) of lands and waters in national parks and national marine conservation areas has been set aside for such purposes. Parks Canada Agency cooperatively manages a large majority of their protected areas and heritage sites with Indigenous partners. The Canadian Register of Historic Places is supported and managed by Parks Canada, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and other federal bodies. The agency is also the working arm of the national Historic Sites and Monuments Board, which recommends National Historic Sites, Events, and Persons.
Heritage Presenter *** National Historic Sites
About the role
Reference number
CAP26J-060395-000025
Selection process number
2026-CAP-MWQ-EA-TERM-005
Location
Montebello (Québec) and Duhamel-Ouest (Québec)
Employment tenure
Term position (temporary) 3 to 6 months
Salary
$26.60 to $29.95 per hour - (plus bilingual bonus)
Level
GT-01
Who can apply
All individuals 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.
About the position
Duties
Heritage Presenters provide to visitors to Parks Canada Historic Sites, cultural heritage animation and interpretation services in both official languages. Their tasks are diverse: welcoming visitors, guided tours, entertainment in period costume, collecting entrance fees, etc.
Intent of the process
This process could be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with different employee status, security level or language requirements, in these same locations or elsewhere in the
country.
Important messages
*** The purpose of this selection process is to fill positions located at the following 2 National Historic Sites:
- Manoir Papineau National Historic Site (Montebello)
- Obadjiwan-Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site (Duhamel-Ouest)
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Learn more about security screening process.
Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Operational Requirements
- Need to stand and move around on foot frequently throughout the day across the entire site and within the buildings, particularly when interacting with visitors.
- Agree to work shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Agree to wear the Parks Canada uniform in accordance with the Dress Policy.
- Agree to wear period costume as required.
- Willingness to work on a variety of terrain and in varying weather conditions.
- Necessity to perform certain physical tasks as required by the position (e.g., lifting loads of less than 25 kg).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
- College level or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience in customer services or animation.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrates sound judgment.
- Has a sense of responsability.
- Adaptability
- Demonstrates good team spirit and collaboration.
- Commitment to customer service excellence.
- Effective oral communication
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (-B/-B)
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EXPERIENCES
-
Experience in the museum or tourism sector.
-
Experience in presenting activities in a learning environment (e.g., teaching, group facilitating/coaching, etc.).
KNOWLEDGE
- General knowledge of the history of Québec and Canada.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Marie-Hélène Gauthier, HR Advisor
Email address: marie-helene.gauthier@pc.gc.ca
Name: Simon Laquerre, Manager National Historic Sites
Email address: simon.laquerre@pc.gc.ca
About Parks Canada
Parks Canada is an agency of the Government of Canada run by a chief executive who answers to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. Parks Canada is mandated to "protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations". Parks Canada manages 48 National Parks, three National Marine Conservation Areas, 171 National Historic Sites, one National Urban Park, and one National Landmark. The agency also administers lands and waters set aside as potential national parklands, including eight National Park Reserves and one National Marine Conservation Area Reserve. More than 450,000 km2 (170,000 sq mi) of lands and waters in national parks and national marine conservation areas has been set aside for such purposes. Parks Canada Agency cooperatively manages a large majority of their protected areas and heritage sites with Indigenous partners. The Canadian Register of Historic Places is supported and managed by Parks Canada, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and other federal bodies. The agency is also the working arm of the national Historic Sites and Monuments Board, which recommends National Historic Sites, Events, and Persons.