Anticipatory - Heritage Interpreter

Location: Baddeck

Anticipatory - Heritage Interpreter

Parks Canada

Closing date:
April 26, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
CAP
26J
- Selection process number
2026-CAP-CB-EA-TERM-0033 Location
Baddeck (Nova Scotia)
Salary
$52,053 to $58,597 - Salary under review Level
GT-01 Who can apply
To be eligible to the YESS, you must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years old

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or legally entitled to work in Canada

• In addition, preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as, Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application. Are you 30 or younger? Do you face barriers to employment as a person with a disability, due to your academic or social-economic status, race, gender identity, or for other reasons?

Are you out of school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, and are legally entitled to work in Canada, then Parks Canada would like to talk to you! We have temporary opportunities to allow you to build your work experience and we would be happy to contribute to your employment journey! If you are interested in this job opportunity or know of someone that would be, please apply or spread the word.

We want to count you among us!

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About the position

Duties
The Heritage Presenter is required to effectively communicate information, role-play, and read and understand interpretive presentations and historical references. Contacts are with visitors to convey messages, deliver presentations, and respond to visitor inquiries. (Baddeck, NS)
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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Operational Requirements

Willing and able to work: irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or on statutory holidays, when required.

Must be willing to wear a Parks Canada uniform when  exposed to variable weather conditions.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Experience in paid or volunteer work that entailed direct contact and communication with the public.

Experience in interacting with the public in a reception/orientation capacity.

Ability to deliver messages/information to groups in face-to-face situations with the purpose of education, engagement, entertainment and/or motivation. Ability to anticipate/meet public needs, resolve complaints, anticipate/detect incidents and find solutions

Makes things happen.
Personally connects with people.
Communicates effectively.
Takes responsibility.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential - Oral interaction

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Bilingual Imperative – Oral interaction

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 below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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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 if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

Your résumé

A cover letter - A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below)"

Contact information for 2 references

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Human Resources - CBFU
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