Administrative Assistant
About the role
Parks Canada
Closing date: May 18, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number
CAP26J-023208-000124
Selection process number
2026-CAP-MFU-EA-0716
Location
Churchill (Manitoba)
Salary
$57,397 to $61,953 - (salary under review; plus Isolated Post Allowance)
Level
CR-04 - Term (temporary) with potential Indeterminate (permanent) Full-Time, 37.50 hours per week
Who can
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.In accordance with Wapusk National Park, Park Establishment Agreement, preference will be given to internal and external persons who are Northern Residents and members of the identified Indigenous Groups (see below for definition).
On this page
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Hiring organization contact
About the position
Duties
Administrative Assistants provide clerical, financial, administrative and operational support to a variety of teams. Duties include but are not limited to answering phones and providing information; attending meetings and preparing minutes; scheduling tour bookings; processing invoices; receipting cash; booking travel; Information Technology onsite support and managing keys.
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, national historic sites and urban parks in all regions of Canada. The Manitoba Field Unit manages a numbers of these assets and has employees located across the province.The Administrative Assistant position works out of Churchill. Employee housing is not available.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to staff a temporary, full-time position (37.50 hours/week).This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in the same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
Candidates can for our jobs through the following methods:
✔ ing online by clicking " Now"
✔ Dropping off a resume at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre located at the train station (#1 Mantayo Seepee Meskanow, Churchill, R0B 0E)
- Northern residents and members of the identified Indigenous groups who meet or exceed the qualifications stipulated in this selection process will be considered on a priority basis.
Northern resident means:
a) any person/resident within the Local Government District of Churchill. Must have resided in Churchill for at least 6 months immediately before the closing date of this process.
b) any person/resident in any settlement along the Canadian National Railway (Bay Line) from Bird northwardIdentified Indigenous Groups Means:
a) members of the 5-nations Cree Communities:
✔ Fox Lake Cree Nation (Mahkesiw Sakahikhan)
✔ York Factory First Nation (Kawéchiwásik)
✔ Shamattawa First Nation (Kischismattawow)
✔ Split Lake (Tataskweyak Cree Nation)
✔ War Lake First Nation (Mooseocoot)
b) Members of Dene Communities:
✔ Sayisi Dene First Nation (Tadoule Lake)
✔ Northlands Deneuline First Nation (Lac Brochet)
✔ Barren Lands First Nation (Brochet)
✔ O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (South Indian Lake)
c) Inuit Members of the Kivalliq Region, NunavutNotes:
✔ Candidates from outside the area are welcome to to our vacancies, but those who meet the above criteria found qualified for our positions will have preferred selection.We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date for information on how to using another method. Ensure you have left sufficient time so you may submit your application prior to the closing date.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.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.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.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - ️ Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
- ️ Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform
- ️ Willingness to work at the Parks Canada office located in Churchill, Manitoba
- ️ Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license or provincial equivalent
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
- ️ Completion of secondary school education according to provincial standards or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
- ️ Experience working in office administration (including but not limited to accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable and information management)
- ️ Experience using Microsoft Windows Software, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or other email software at an intermediate or advanced level
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
- ️ Knowledge of Finance and Administrative practices (including accounts payable and information management)
- ️ Knowledge of general office administrative practices and procedures
- ️ Knowledge of general cash control procedures and practices
ABILITIES
- ️ Ability to work with frequent interruptions, undertake multiple tasks, maintain focus and adhere to timelines
- ️ Ability to prepare and analyze reports including gathering and assembling information from different sources
- ️ Ability to code, review and verify accuracy of supplier accounts and other invoices
- ️ Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- ️ Personally connects with people
- ️ Communicates effectively
- ️ Makes things happen
- ️ Takes responsibility
- ️ Exercises sound judgment
- ️ Attention to detail
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- ️ Experience working in an office setting, which would include carrying out a variety of administrative functions (i.e. office mail, answering phones, handling money, maintaining office equipment, delivery receipt, arranging meetings, drafting meeting minutes, maintain/managing files, etc.)
- ️ Experience in providing reception and customer service over the phone, computer and in person
- ️ Experience extracting and reviewing data from accounting and financial systems
- ️ Experience with invoices - preparing, receiving and processing
- ️ Experience with purchasing - creating purchase orders, service contracts and material management documentation
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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to
Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Human Resources - Manitoba Field Unit
Email address: rhugman-manfuhr@pc.gc.ca
Not the right fit? Search for Administrative Assistant jobs in Churchill, MB
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.
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Administrative Assistant
About the role
Parks Canada
Closing date: May 18, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number
CAP26J-023208-000124
Selection process number
2026-CAP-MFU-EA-0716
Location
Churchill (Manitoba)
Salary
$57,397 to $61,953 - (salary under review; plus Isolated Post Allowance)
Level
CR-04 - Term (temporary) with potential Indeterminate (permanent) Full-Time, 37.50 hours per week
Who can
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.In accordance with Wapusk National Park, Park Establishment Agreement, preference will be given to internal and external persons who are Northern Residents and members of the identified Indigenous Groups (see below for definition).
On this page
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Hiring organization contact
About the position
Duties
Administrative Assistants provide clerical, financial, administrative and operational support to a variety of teams. Duties include but are not limited to answering phones and providing information; attending meetings and preparing minutes; scheduling tour bookings; processing invoices; receipting cash; booking travel; Information Technology onsite support and managing keys.
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, national historic sites and urban parks in all regions of Canada. The Manitoba Field Unit manages a numbers of these assets and has employees located across the province.The Administrative Assistant position works out of Churchill. Employee housing is not available.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to staff a temporary, full-time position (37.50 hours/week).This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in the same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
Candidates can for our jobs through the following methods:
✔ ing online by clicking " Now"
✔ Dropping off a resume at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre located at the train station (#1 Mantayo Seepee Meskanow, Churchill, R0B 0E)
- Northern residents and members of the identified Indigenous groups who meet or exceed the qualifications stipulated in this selection process will be considered on a priority basis.
Northern resident means:
a) any person/resident within the Local Government District of Churchill. Must have resided in Churchill for at least 6 months immediately before the closing date of this process.
b) any person/resident in any settlement along the Canadian National Railway (Bay Line) from Bird northwardIdentified Indigenous Groups Means:
a) members of the 5-nations Cree Communities:
✔ Fox Lake Cree Nation (Mahkesiw Sakahikhan)
✔ York Factory First Nation (Kawéchiwásik)
✔ Shamattawa First Nation (Kischismattawow)
✔ Split Lake (Tataskweyak Cree Nation)
✔ War Lake First Nation (Mooseocoot)
b) Members of Dene Communities:
✔ Sayisi Dene First Nation (Tadoule Lake)
✔ Northlands Deneuline First Nation (Lac Brochet)
✔ Barren Lands First Nation (Brochet)
✔ O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (South Indian Lake)
c) Inuit Members of the Kivalliq Region, NunavutNotes:
✔ Candidates from outside the area are welcome to to our vacancies, but those who meet the above criteria found qualified for our positions will have preferred selection.We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date for information on how to using another method. Ensure you have left sufficient time so you may submit your application prior to the closing date.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.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.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.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - ️ Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
- ️ Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform
- ️ Willingness to work at the Parks Canada office located in Churchill, Manitoba
- ️ Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license or provincial equivalent
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
- ️ Completion of secondary school education according to provincial standards or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
- ️ Experience working in office administration (including but not limited to accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable and information management)
- ️ Experience using Microsoft Windows Software, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or other email software at an intermediate or advanced level
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
- ️ Knowledge of Finance and Administrative practices (including accounts payable and information management)
- ️ Knowledge of general office administrative practices and procedures
- ️ Knowledge of general cash control procedures and practices
ABILITIES
- ️ Ability to work with frequent interruptions, undertake multiple tasks, maintain focus and adhere to timelines
- ️ Ability to prepare and analyze reports including gathering and assembling information from different sources
- ️ Ability to code, review and verify accuracy of supplier accounts and other invoices
- ️ Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- ️ Personally connects with people
- ️ Communicates effectively
- ️ Makes things happen
- ️ Takes responsibility
- ️ Exercises sound judgment
- ️ Attention to detail
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- ️ Experience working in an office setting, which would include carrying out a variety of administrative functions (i.e. office mail, answering phones, handling money, maintaining office equipment, delivery receipt, arranging meetings, drafting meeting minutes, maintain/managing files, etc.)
- ️ Experience in providing reception and customer service over the phone, computer and in person
- ️ Experience extracting and reviewing data from accounting and financial systems
- ️ Experience with invoices - preparing, receiving and processing
- ️ Experience with purchasing - creating purchase orders, service contracts and material management documentation
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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to
Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Human Resources - Manitoba Field Unit
Email address: rhugman-manfuhr@pc.gc.ca
Not the right fit? Search for Administrative Assistant jobs in Churchill, MB
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.