Maintenance Worker III (Utilities Trades Helper)
About the role
Duties
The Utilities Trades Helper will work as part of a team to assist with general maintenance and repairs within Parks Canada PEI Field Unit.
Duties may include water testing, trouble shooting plumbing, electrical, or HVAC issues, building maintenance, and code compliance.
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to staff one term position from April 20, 2026 to October 16, 2026.A list of qualified candidates will be established, and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time) and work locations.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
English essential
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential for the job):
EDUCATION
- Approved completion of secondary school education (Gr12) or provincial equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
- Ex1: Significant* experience in one or more of the technical functions which may include: commercial building repair/maintenance, water and/or wastewater experience, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC systems maintenance and operation.
(Significant is defined as 2+years experience)
- Ex2: Experience in the safe use of tools and equipment used in the electrical or plumbing trade.
- Ex3: Experience in building maintenance and code compliance.
KNOWLEDGE
- K1: Knowledge of general maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices.
- K2: Knowledge of appropriate use, care and maintenance of equipment.
- K3: Knowledge of electrical and/or plumbing components.
ABILITIES
- A1: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- A2: Ability to troubleshoot electrical and/or plumbing components.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
- PS1: Teamwork, interpersonal skills
- PS2: Exercises sound judgement, decision making and problem solving
- PS3: Responsible and accountable, takes ownership
- PS4: Dependability
- PS5: Takes initiative, makes things happen.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Reliability security clearance status
- Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, when required.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $29.20-$31.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-04-20
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.
Maintenance Worker III (Utilities Trades Helper)
About the role
Duties
The Utilities Trades Helper will work as part of a team to assist with general maintenance and repairs within Parks Canada PEI Field Unit.
Duties may include water testing, trouble shooting plumbing, electrical, or HVAC issues, building maintenance, and code compliance.
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to staff one term position from April 20, 2026 to October 16, 2026.A list of qualified candidates will be established, and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time) and work locations.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
English essential
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential for the job):
EDUCATION
- Approved completion of secondary school education (Gr12) or provincial equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
- Ex1: Significant* experience in one or more of the technical functions which may include: commercial building repair/maintenance, water and/or wastewater experience, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC systems maintenance and operation.
(Significant is defined as 2+years experience)
- Ex2: Experience in the safe use of tools and equipment used in the electrical or plumbing trade.
- Ex3: Experience in building maintenance and code compliance.
KNOWLEDGE
- K1: Knowledge of general maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance practices.
- K2: Knowledge of appropriate use, care and maintenance of equipment.
- K3: Knowledge of electrical and/or plumbing components.
ABILITIES
- A1: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- A2: Ability to troubleshoot electrical and/or plumbing components.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
- PS1: Teamwork, interpersonal skills
- PS2: Exercises sound judgement, decision making and problem solving
- PS3: Responsible and accountable, takes ownership
- PS4: Dependability
- PS5: Takes initiative, makes things happen.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Reliability security clearance status
- Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s Licence
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, when required.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $29.20-$31.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-04-20
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.