Visitor Facilities Attendant (Cleaner)
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About the role
##Parks Canada
###Closing date: March 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number CAP26J-018155-000057
Selection process number 2026-PCA-WNL-T-EA-008
Location Port-au-Choix National Historic Site (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Employment tenure Temporary (19 weeks, 24 hours/week)
Salary $22.33 to $24.30 per hour - salary under review. (Plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance - see notes below.)
Level GS-BUS-02
Who can Persons employed or residing in Port au Choix and within a 300-kilometre radius of Port au Choix who have a 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.
##On this page
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Hiring organization contact
##About the position
Duties
- Cleaning outdoor toilets at multiple locations.
- Cleaning / tidying picnic areas.
- Daily cleaning of indoor public washrooms.
- Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting.
- Removing garbage and recycling.
- Seasonal deep cleaning of facilities and vehicles.
- Addressing and resolving visitor concerns and complaints.
Work environment At Parks Canada, providing service to visitors and the public, and maintaining our facilities to a high standard, is a key part of what we do. Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you provide high quality service? And are you keen to share your knowledge and experience with the public? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026).Port au Choix National Historic Site contains evidence of four ancient Indigenous cultures from over 5000 years ago who were attracted to the coast due to the abundant sea life. The site receives about 15,000 visitors per season.
Intent of the process The results of this process will be used to fill one (1) term (temporary) GSBUS02 position for 19 weeks, with the possibility of extension.This process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled 1
Important messages We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.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.
- For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
You will receive Isolated Post Allowances, which will be added to your salary, and Vacation Travel Assistance, which is provided 1-2 times a year. See more information below:Isolated Post Allowances (as of October 1, 2025)
- Maximum Annual Isolated Posts Amounts based on full-time year-round employment.
- Employee = $4,952
- Employee with Dependents = $8,254
Vacation Travel Assistance (as of October 1, 2025)
- Employee =$893
- Employee with Dependents = $893 per person
##Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
- Possession of a valid class 5 or 5II Driver’s License.
##Operational Requirements
- Willing to work indoors and outdoors, in variable weather conditions, and at various work locations.
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
- Willing to perform custodial tasks such as cleaning washrooms showers, offices, garbage/recycling collection, facility/site maintenance, and picking litter
- Willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays
- Willing to use physical effort to lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs
- Willing to conduct repetitive tasks
- Willing to be exposed to noxious odours from cleaning chemicals, vehicle fumes, and dust
- Willing to learn First Aid for the workplace
##You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education
A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in the field related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience
- Experience interacting with the public or co-workers; responding to questions or complaints.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge
- Knowledge of how to read and follow instructions for cleaning products.
- Knowledge of how to health and safety procedures at different work sites.
Abilities
- Client focus.
- Ability to identify hazards and potential hazards and taking action to ensure a safe environment.
Personal Suitability
- Makes things happen
- Exercises sound judgement
- Communicates effectively
- Demonstrates integrity
- Personally, connects with people
- Takes responsibility
##Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
##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
- A cover letter - Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter (in 750 words or less) 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.
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
##Hiring organization contact
**Name:**Loretta Decker
**Email address:**loretta.decker@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.
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Visitor Facilities Attendant (Cleaner)
Top Benefits
About the role
##Parks Canada
###Closing date: March 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number CAP26J-018155-000057
Selection process number 2026-PCA-WNL-T-EA-008
Location Port-au-Choix National Historic Site (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Employment tenure Temporary (19 weeks, 24 hours/week)
Salary $22.33 to $24.30 per hour - salary under review. (Plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance - see notes below.)
Level GS-BUS-02
Who can Persons employed or residing in Port au Choix and within a 300-kilometre radius of Port au Choix who have a 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.
##On this page
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Hiring organization contact
##About the position
Duties
- Cleaning outdoor toilets at multiple locations.
- Cleaning / tidying picnic areas.
- Daily cleaning of indoor public washrooms.
- Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting.
- Removing garbage and recycling.
- Seasonal deep cleaning of facilities and vehicles.
- Addressing and resolving visitor concerns and complaints.
Work environment At Parks Canada, providing service to visitors and the public, and maintaining our facilities to a high standard, is a key part of what we do. Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you provide high quality service? And are you keen to share your knowledge and experience with the public? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026).Port au Choix National Historic Site contains evidence of four ancient Indigenous cultures from over 5000 years ago who were attracted to the coast due to the abundant sea life. The site receives about 15,000 visitors per season.
Intent of the process The results of this process will be used to fill one (1) term (temporary) GSBUS02 position for 19 weeks, with the possibility of extension.This process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled 1
Important messages We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.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.
- For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
You will receive Isolated Post Allowances, which will be added to your salary, and Vacation Travel Assistance, which is provided 1-2 times a year. See more information below:Isolated Post Allowances (as of October 1, 2025)
- Maximum Annual Isolated Posts Amounts based on full-time year-round employment.
- Employee = $4,952
- Employee with Dependents = $8,254
Vacation Travel Assistance (as of October 1, 2025)
- Employee =$893
- Employee with Dependents = $893 per person
##Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
- Possession of a valid class 5 or 5II Driver’s License.
##Operational Requirements
- Willing to work indoors and outdoors, in variable weather conditions, and at various work locations.
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
- Willing to perform custodial tasks such as cleaning washrooms showers, offices, garbage/recycling collection, facility/site maintenance, and picking litter
- Willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays
- Willing to use physical effort to lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs
- Willing to conduct repetitive tasks
- Willing to be exposed to noxious odours from cleaning chemicals, vehicle fumes, and dust
- Willing to learn First Aid for the workplace
##You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education
A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in the field related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience
- Experience interacting with the public or co-workers; responding to questions or complaints.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge
- Knowledge of how to read and follow instructions for cleaning products.
- Knowledge of how to health and safety procedures at different work sites.
Abilities
- Client focus.
- Ability to identify hazards and potential hazards and taking action to ensure a safe environment.
Personal Suitability
- Makes things happen
- Exercises sound judgement
- Communicates effectively
- Demonstrates integrity
- Personally, connects with people
- Takes responsibility
##Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
##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
- A cover letter - Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter (in 750 words or less) 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.
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
##Hiring organization contact
**Name:**Loretta Decker
**Email address:**loretta.decker@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.