Parks Canada

Louisbourg (Nova Scotia)

PM-03

Acting/Term/Assignment/Indeterminate

$74,023 to $79,759 (Salary under review)

For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

Closing date: 28 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

For more than a decade, Parks Canada and the Mi’kmaw First Nations of Nova Scotia have been collaborating on multiple initiatives and have established a strong, valued partnership. This position will be part of an integrated team working towards enhancing those relationships and furthering accomplishing mutual goals.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill one (1) indeterminate position.

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.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

ED1: Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of training and experience.

(If you have a diploma, please tell us about the program(s) you took and how your area(s) of focus relate to this position. If there’s no direct connection, please elaborate on some transferable skills you attained. Please also share any experiences you’ve had that could stand in place of a diploma.)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience working with Mi'kmaw communities, organizations, and stakeholders to develop strategies and action plans for the effective integration of Mi'kmaw rights;

(Please tell us in one to two paragraphs about the experience, which could include what groups you’ve worked with, your personal role in contributing to the overall project, what challenges you faced and lessons you learned, and/or any outcomes resulting from your work in the field of integrating Mi’kmaw rights.)

EX2: Experience in working collaboratively with Mi'kmaw knowledge holders, Elders, and cultural experts to ensure the authenticity and integrity of Mi'kmaw cultural content;

(Please tell us in one to two paragraphs about the relationships you have with the Mi’kmaw knowledge holders, Elders, and cultural experts you have worked with, what project you were working on, what your role was in the collaboration, and about the final product.)

EX3: Experience in providing guidance and assistance in integrating Indigenous knowledge, protocols, and practices into Organizational/Institutional policies and procedures;

(Please tell us in one to two paragraphs about who you were supporting, what the project was, and the end result. What type of guidance and assistance did you provide?)

EX4: Experience in project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize activities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively;

(Please tell us in one to two paragraphs about a time when you had to use all of these skills to complete a goal. What was the project, what steps did you take, who did you work with, which parts you worked on independently, and which parts you collaborated on and with whom. Did you meet your deadline? )

EX5: Experience in developing and delivering training sessions, workshops, and resources on Mi'kmaw culture, history, rights, and protocols.

(Please tell us in one to two paragraphs about educational products you have developed on the topics listed above. How was the information presented to learners and what topic(s) were addressed? What skills did you use or develop during the project? Did you receive any feedback, and/or learn any lessons during development or presentation?)

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and agreements related to Indigenous rights, cultural heritage, and reconciliation in Canada;
K2: Knowledge and understanding of Mi'kmaw history, culture, rights, and protocols, preferably with direct experience working within Mi'kmaw communities or organizations;
K3: Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Recognition and Implementation of Indigenous Rights Framework;
K4: Knowledge of various computer applications and digital tools for data management, research, reporting, and presentation.
K5: Knowledge of Parks Canada Agency’s mandate, programs and priorities.

ABILITIES

A1: Ability to provide guidance and assistance in integrating Indigenous knowledge, protocols, and practices into Parks Canada policies and procedures;
A2: Ability to maintain accurate records and reporting on Mi'kmaw relations activities, including consultation processes, community engagements, and collaborative initiatives;
A3: Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to inform senior management on progress, challenges, and achievements related to Mi'kmaw rights implementation and community relations;
A4: Ability to think strategically, develop conceptual frameworks, identify alternatives, and implement future courses of action and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
A5: Ability to contribute to the development of Parks Canada reports, plans, and strategies that integrate Mi'kmaw perspectives, ensuring inclusion and representation.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

LA1: Makes things happen;
LA2: Personally connect with people;
LA3: Takes responsibility;
LA4: Exercises sound judgment;
LA5: Demonstrates integrity.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays when required;
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required;
• Light/moderate lifting may be required at times (ie. office supplies, boxes of community program materials/supplies, tech. equipment, etc.);
• Travel may be required at times to attend community events/gatherings as well as meetings, conferences, workshops and/or training.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

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 have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact Lana Hardy, Human Resources Manager, at lana.hardy@pc.gc.ca, if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.
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.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.