Administrative Assistant

Location: Fort St James

Administrative Assistant

Parks Canada - Fort St. James National Historic Site

Closing date:
March 22, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
CAP
26J
- Selection process number
2026-CAP-JAS-EA-TERM-026 Location
Fort St. James (British Columbia)
Employment tenure
Specified period: from April to September 2026 Salary
$57,397 to $61,953 - salary under review Level
CR-04 - Administrative Assistant Who can apply
Persons employed or residing in Fort St. James, BC and within a 200-kilometre radius of Fort St. James, BC who have a legal status to work in Canada (including the communities of Nak’azdli, Yekooche, Binche, Tache, Takla, Saik’uz, Nadleh, Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, and Prince George). 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
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About the position

Duties
This position provides clerical and administrative support services and related information/guidance, to the Site Manager at Fort St. James National Historic Site.
Work environment
Fort St. James National Historic Site, with the largest collection of original fur trade buildings in Canada, its remarkable view out over beautiful Stuart Lake, and authentic, entertaining execution of a day in the summer of 1896, is one of Canada’s premiere fur trading posts. Attracting both local and international guests in the summer season, it contributes to a diversified economy and provides community leadership in celebrating and protecting the cultural heritage of Fort St.

James. The site offers one of the best opportunities to connect northern British Columbia residents to their nationally significant heritage and to provide them with a Parks Canada experience.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to fill a 6-month term position in Fort St. James, BC.
Positions to be filled
1 Important messages
This position is located in Fort St. James, BC and requires an in-person presence; requests for remote work will not be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Online
OR
Send an email with your resume to Human Resources (rhjasper-a)
OR
Drop off your resume at the Parks Canada Office at Fort St. James National Historic Site in Fort St. James (280 Kwah Road West).The Parks Canada Agency 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. The Parks Canada Agency 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.🏆

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

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Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform;

• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION :
Completion of secondary school or Public Service Commission approved alternative.

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EXPERIENCE:

• Recent
* experience providing administrative support services and related information such as: purchasing, material management, records/information management, processing financial and human resources records, data entry, preparing correspondence, arranging travel and meetings, recording minutes, and/or managing multiple e-mail and calendar accounts.

• Using various software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Planning, organising, and prioritising work within an office environment with changing demands.

• Preparing, editing, and formatting written correspondence such as reports, letters, and emails.
* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last 5 years.
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ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and organize an administrative…