Outreach Team Member - Vancouver, Canada - Parks Canada
Description
Parks Canada - Coastal BC Field UnitVancouver (British Columbia)
SU-0- Outreach Team Member - Student
Full-time work for 2024. May to August 2024 / 37.5 hours per week
$20.80 per hour (starting salary. An increase may be offered based on education level and previous Parks Canada experience.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada
Closing date: 2 January :59, Pacific Time
Persons are eligible for student employment with Parks Canada provided they are:
- current student in the term immediately preceding employment or no more than one term previous to that, who is either:
- participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.
- AND returning to fulltime studies after the employment term or are within eight months immediately following their final academic term.
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
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.
We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
Self-identification does not require you to disclose which specific group you belong to and will be kept confidential.Initial interviews will occur on January 15 and 16, 2024 and will be conducted virtually. Follow-up group interviews will occur on January 22 and 23, 2024 and will be conducted in person. Virtual accommodation can be made upon request.
Parks Canada housing is not available. Students are responsible for their own housing, food, transportation and other costs. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from work.
Duties:
- Parks Canada is looking for summer students to join the Learn to Camp and Southern Resident Killer Whale Teams who are enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to learn. The key role for this Parks Canada team is to deliver outreach programs to diverse audiences in Metro Vancouver and along Coastal BC. Through the development and delivery of innovative programs and interactive presentations, the team encourages the public to connect with Canada's rich history, experience the outdoors, and learn more about our environment and heritage.
Every day is different so if you thrive in a dynamic work environment and are comfortable working a flexible schedule, look no further.
- Vancouver Learn-to Camp Team - anticipated number of positions: 6
Learn-to Camp is all about equipping people with the skills they need for their next outdoor adventure in Canada.
On the Vancouver branch of this national team, expect to be running outreach booths, teaching workshops, and running weekend-long overnight camping programs.
If you have an interest in learning new outdoor and camping skills, and sharing that passion for learning with others, this job is for youImportant to note:
This is a dynamic job where you get to meet a lot of amazing and diverse people, and as such it requires you to be adaptable in the moment to changing priorities.
You must be comfortable working a flexible schedule including some weekends in May, and all weekends in June-August. One day you may be working virtually from 8:00am-4:00pm, the next you may be working in person from 12:00pm-8:00pm and the next you may be camping out under the stars with a group of new campers- Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach Team - anticipated number of positions: 1
Through working with other government agencies on rules and regulations, and engaging the public through virtual media and in-person approachable dialogue, we aim to inspire action in recreational boat operators, fishers, and the general public alike.
If you're a strong communicator with a knack for talking about complicated topics then this is the job for youImportant to note:
The responsibilities of this role are highly varied, so expect to be spending some days outside connecting with hundreds of members of the public in all weather types, as well as some days working independently entirely on the computer, and some days doing something in-between You will be required to work some weekends in May and all weekends in June-August, and will need to have flexibility in which days off you receive.
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