Interpretation Officer Coordinator III Job in Fort Simpson Recruiting by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Interpretation Officer Coordinator III

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️We also offer:
Northern Allowances (rates and conditions subject to change and vary depending on number of dependents):
Isolated Post Allowances: Approximately $18, per year to $30, per year
Vacation Travel Assistance: approximately $2, to $2, per year for each eligible member of the household
Housing: Federal government housing may be available
Relocation Assistance: Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance and may wish to review the Relocation Directive: Development & Education Opportunities: Multi-year career development plans which include opportunities for education assistance funding and training opportunities
Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see: Interpretation Officer/Coordinator is responsible for planning interpretation program research and development, delivering interpretation programs to provide visitors of Nahanni National Park Reserve with interpretive guided hikes and evening campfire programs, and building relationships with Indigenous communities. Most programming will be delivered in the Nahanni Nation Park Reserve and to the residents of Fort Simpson and Nahanni Butte, with non-personal products developed for virtual visitors and visitors unable to reach the communities. There is potential to work on a variety of projects which could include writing, photography, filmmaking and graphic design components.

The Interpretation Officer/Coordinator supervises and trains interpretation staff (2-3), students (3-4) and community volunteers. They will work with our Dehcho Dene and Nahʔą Dehé Dene partners, the parks cooperative management committee, tourism operators and various territorial and municipal departments. The Interpretation Officer/Coordinator also works with partners to support capacity building for Dehcho Dene and Nahʔą Dehé Dene members interested in working for Parks Canada.

This position manages a budget, coordinates programs and training with the local communities and with Nahanni National Park Reserve, and may coordinate the complex logistics of backcountry travel in a fly-in park.

Work environment

Nahʔą Dehé is managed by way of the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement, which is a renewed shared governance model between Parks Canada and the Nahʔą Dehé and Dehcho Dene. This new Agreement builds on 20 years of cooperative management and this relationship is a practical example of a shared approach for making gains in Reconciliation and Nation-to-Nation relationships.

Annual average visitation in Nahʔą Dehé is approximately visitors. Visitors access the park by float plane and will rock climb in the Cirque of the Unclimbables, or paddle the rivers including the South Nahanni River a Canadian Heritage River, or make a day-flight seeing tour with local air charter companies. Park staff rotate on shifts in-residence at remote fly-in locations in the park where they will provide orientation, safety information, and interpretative programs for visitors. We provide a high standard of care and service to visitors who are on their once-in-a-lifetime trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world-renowned wilderness park.

The Interpretation Officer/Coordinator will reside in Fort Simpson and will spend some time in Nahanni Butte and Náátsįhchoh/Nahanni National Park Reserve Complex. The Interpretation and Officer/Coordinator needs to be comfortable spending extended periods of time in the backcountry and travelling in small aircraft (float planes and helicopters). The successful candidate must be willing to work shift work including working on holidays, evenings, and weekends. Shifts may include one or more multi-day trips into Nahanni and/or Náátsįhchoh.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
A minimum of 2 years post-secondary education or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to position.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating interpretive or education programs and/ or products for a wide range of audiences using a variety of presentation techniques;
Experience in leading teams;
Experience managing projects and/or events; and
Experience in working with stakeholders and partners committees, cooperating associations, teachers, school board, communities and Indigenous groups).

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

English essential

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of personal and non-personal interpretive theory, techniques, planning and evaluation;
Knowledge of natural and cultural heritage specific to Nahanni National Park Reserve; and
Knowledge of theories and best practices for working in cross cultural environments and
Indigenous communities.

As outlined in the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement, Parks Canada will give special consideration to
Knowledge of Nahʔą Dehé Dene and Dehcho Dene culture, communities, society and economy;
Knowledge of the cooperative management arrangements for the Park; and
Knowledge of the environmental characteristics of the Park and its surrounding area.

ABILITIES:
Adaptability: Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups;
Analytical Thinking: Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making;
Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients;
Creativity and Innovation: Generating viable, new approaches and solutions;
Team Leadership: Fostering employee development by providing a supportive learning environment and working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals; and
Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Sound judgment;
Make things happen;
Personally connects with others;
Communicates effectively; and
Demonstrates Integrity.

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

ASSET ABILITIES
Partnering: Seeking and building alliances that further the organizations objectives

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires the incumbent to:
Work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and territorial holidays;
Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy;
Work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
Stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods;
Work from various locations; and
Travel extensively (including overnight, off site).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid class 5 drivers licence
Pre-placement medical, as per the Isolated Post Policy

Other information

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Persons who have a priority entitlement as defined by the Parks Canada Agency Priority Policy and Guidelines will be considered first.

Persons with a lay-off priority due to Parks Canada Agency Work Force Adjustment will be considered eligible candidates for the purpose of this selection process.

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

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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---) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.

️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.
Proof of education must be submitted with application to Failure to provide a copy of the certificate with your application will result in your application not being assessed further.

You must clearly demonstrate in writing, with concrete examples, how you meet each essential experience requirement. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
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. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.

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

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