Parks Canada - Wood Buffalo National Park

Closing date: June 3, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
CAP26J-021144-000039

Selection process number
2026-CAP-WBFU-EA-TERM-024

Location
Fort Smith (Northwest Territories)

Employment tenure
Term - June to December 2026; with possibility of extension.

Salary
$57,397 to $61,953 - Salary under review; plus applicable isolated post allowance

Level
CR-04

Who can
Persons employed or residing in Fort Smith, NT and within a 150 kilometer radius of Fort Smith, NT 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.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

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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
Provides clerical and administrative/operational support services and related information/guidance, typically in support of a specific function or a program area at a site or in a field unit.

Work environment
As an employer Parks Canada offers learning and training opportunities to support you in your current and future career, family-related leave benefits and access to an Employee Assistance Program to support you through all stages of your career.Wood Buffalo Field Unit is seeking an administrative professional eager to work in one of the most exciting and spectacular regions of Canada. You will work out of the Wood Buffalo National Park office in Fort Smith, NT.This is a unique opportunity to become directly involved in the protection and presentation of the outstanding natural and cultural resources of Wood Buffalo National Park.

Intent of the process
This process will be used to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures within the Wood Buffalo Field Unit.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.Assessment accommodation✔️We also offer:

• Northern Allowances (rates and conditions subject to change and vary depending on number of dependants):

• Isolated Post Allowances: approximately $14,579 to $24,298 per year

• Vacation Travel Assistance: approximately $1500 per year for each eligible member of the household

1. SCREENING QUESTIONS
   All candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience factors listed in both the essential and asset qualifications listed.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. Provide concrete examples of WHEN, WHERE & HOW.Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors may result in the rejection of your application.Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials at a later date.2. RESUMES
   Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening questions and/ or email - as appropriate.3. REFERENCES
   Three (3) references are required, including one from a recent* supervisor.
   Recent* is defined as within the past two years.4. CURRENT POSITION (FOR Government of Canada Employees) (if applicable)
   Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application and/or email.ASSESSMENT

• An interview will be administered
• A written assessment may be administered
• Reference checks will be sought

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.Parks Canada Agency considers applications from 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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• Possess a valid class driver's license.
• Required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical evaluation

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
• Willingness to reside in an isolated post
• Willingness to travel for work and/or training purposes

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the provision of administrative support services to internal clients and the public;
• Experience in using e-mail, internet and standard office software (e.g. Word and Excel);
• Experience in maintaining electronic or hard copy filing systems;
• Experience handling requests for information and services from internal and external clients by phone, email or in person.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of general office administrative/financial practices and procedures .

ABILITIES

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and successfully manage a diverse and demanding workload meeting firm deadlines;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to verify information to ensure completeness and accuracy;

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Effective interpersonal relationships;
• Dependability;
• Sound judgement;
• Detail-oriented.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in finance/administration (accounts payable/receivables, purchasing and information management);
• Experience in preparing documents, scheduling and making arrangements for meetings, appointments or events for team members

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

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• Contact information for 3 references

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Wanda Burdett, A/Human Resources Manager, Wood Buffalo Field Unit
Email address: rhtsono-swnwthr@pc.gc.ca