Job Description
Full job description
Reference number
CAP26J-1771XXXXXX
Selection process number
2026-CAP-GAS-EA-TERM-003
Location
Forillon National Park of Canada (Québec), Gaspé (Québec)
Employment tenure
*POTENTIAL NEEDS * Employment period between June and October.
Salary
$52,053 to $58,597 - salary under review
Level
GT-01
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.
About the position
Duties
Delivers interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the Forillon national park with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada.
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 and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
Forillon National Park
Feel like escaping, unwinding, experiencing the stunning beauty of nature?
Located on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon Park is a mountainous area that borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé. Its boreal forest is home to an diverse wildlife that can be easily observed. The park’s steep cliffs welcome thousands of sea birds and its shores harbour colonies of seals. Its stunning vistas and rock formations are a testament to our planet’s captivating history. The Forillon Peninsula has been inhabited for thousands of years and Forillon Park bears witness to the lives of the men and women who lived there, including Micmacs, fishermen, cod merchants, whale hunters and lighthouse keepers.
Forillon, YOUR land's end!
Intent of the process
Potential needs: this process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill similar positions temporarily or permanently.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
HOW TO APPLY?
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
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. Our intention is to communicate with applicants only by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).
Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2025).
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance -
Possession of a valid driver's license (class 5).
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
The position requires the incumbent to:
The requirement to wear Parks Canada uniform in accordance with Parks Canada dress code policy and/or to wear period costume as required by the Agency.
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and/or national or provincial holidays.
The requirement to work and/or travel on varied terrain, in variable weather conditions, in isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
The requirement to stand/walk-hike for long periods (3 hours) on varied terrain, in variable weather conditions, in isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
Handling and maintaining reproductions of historical artefacts.
Handling wildlife or domestic animals or plants.
The need to perform housekeeping tasks in designated work areas.
The need to perform certain physical tasks as required by the job, such as lifting a 10 kg box of leaflets.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
Post-secondary diploma (minimum two-year programme) in a discipline related to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in facilitating and delivering content to groups in a heritage interpretation context, with a focus on education, engagement, entertainment and/or public awareness.
Experience in welcoming the public and responding to enquiries, providing information and advice tailored to visitors' needs.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of presentation and interpretation techniques, including storytelling and demonstration techniques, theatre programmes, and guided hikes.
General knowledge of Canada's natural and/or cultural heritage as it relates to Forillon National Park.
ABILITIES:
Ability to provide high-quality customer service with a positive, dynamic and welcoming attitude.
Excellent interpretive communication skills: ability to listen actively and convey clear messages to inform, educate and engage audiences.
Ability to adapt to work effectively in changing contexts and collaborate with colleagues and diverse clienteles.
Ability to embody characters and deliver theatrical performances.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Teamwork
Assuming responsibility
Demonstrating good judgment
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in performing traditional Quebec songs and music with a musical instrument (for example: violin, guitar, accordion, harmonica, etc.).
Practical experience in traditional skills (e.g. gardening, carpentry, cabinetmaking, fishing, knitting, weaving, sewing, etc.), enabling these skills to be shared with the public.
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 apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
Your résumé
Contact information for 2 references
Respond to a text question addressing the following
If yes, please describe, using concrete examples.
If yes, please describe, using concrete examples.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Bruce O’Connor, Interpretation Coordinator
Email address: rhgaspe-hrgaspe@pc.gc.ca
Reference number
CAP26J-1771XXXXXX
Selection process number
2026-CAP-GAS-EA-TERM-003
Location
Forillon National Park of Canada (Québec), Gaspé (Québec)
Employment tenure
*POTENTIAL NEEDS * Employment period between June and October.
Salary
$52,053 to $58,597 - salary under review
Level
GT-01
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.
About the position
Duties
Delivers interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the Forillon national park with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada.
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 and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
Forillon National Park
Feel like escaping, unwinding, experiencing the stunning beauty of nature?
Located on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon Park is a mountainous area that borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé. Its boreal forest is home to an diverse wildlife that can be easily observed. The park’s steep cliffs welcome thousands of sea birds and its shores harbour colonies of seals. Its stunning vistas and rock formations are a testament to our planet’s captivating history. The Forillon Peninsula has been inhabited for thousands of years and Forillon Park bears witness to the lives of the men and women who lived there, including Micmacs, fishermen, cod merchants, whale hunters and lighthouse keepers.
Forillon, YOUR land's end!
Intent of the process
Potential needs: this process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill similar positions temporarily or permanently.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
HOW TO APPLY?
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
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. Our intention is to communicate with applicants only by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).
Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2025).
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance -
Possession of a valid driver's license (class 5).
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
The position requires the incumbent to:
The requirement to wear Parks Canada uniform in accordance with Parks Canada dress code policy and/or to wear period costume as required by the Agency.
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and/or national or provincial holidays.
The requirement to work and/or travel on varied terrain, in variable weather conditions, in isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
The requirement to stand/walk-hike for long periods (3 hours) on varied terrain, in variable weather conditions, in isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
Handling and maintaining reproductions of historical artefacts.
Handling wildlife or domestic animals or plants.
The need to perform housekeeping tasks in designated work areas.
The need to perform certain physical tasks as required by the job, such as lifting a 10 kg box of leaflets.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
Post-secondary diploma (minimum two-year programme) in a discipline related to the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in facilitating and delivering content to groups in a heritage interpretation context, with a focus on education, engagement, entertainment and/or public awareness.
Experience in welcoming the public and responding to enquiries, providing information and advice tailored to visitors' needs.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of presentation and interpretation techniques, including storytelling and demonstration techniques, theatre programmes, and guided hikes.
General knowledge of Canada's natural and/or cultural heritage as it relates to Forillon National Park.
ABILITIES:
Ability to provide high-quality customer service with a positive, dynamic and welcoming attitude.
Excellent interpretive communication skills: ability to listen actively and convey clear messages to inform, educate and engage audiences.
Ability to adapt to work effectively in changing contexts and collaborate with colleagues and diverse clienteles.
Ability to embody characters and deliver theatrical performances.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Teamwork
Assuming responsibility
Demonstrating good judgment
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in performing traditional Quebec songs and music with a musical instrument (for example: violin, guitar, accordion, harmonica, etc.).
Practical experience in traditional skills (e.g. gardening, carpentry, cabinetmaking, fishing, knitting, weaving, sewing, etc.), enabling these skills to be shared with the public.
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 apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
Your résumé
Contact information for 2 references
Respond to a text question addressing the following
If yes, please describe, using concrete examples.
If yes, please describe, using concrete examples.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Bruce O’Connor, Interpretation Coordinator
Email address: rhgaspe-hrgaspe@pc.gc.ca
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The POTENTIAL NEEDS: Heritage presenter position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Québec offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
