Parks Canada 
Jasper, AB
$28.69–$31.21 an hour - Full-time, Part-time


Job details
Salary
$28.69–$31.21 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Part-time
Full Job Description
Parks Canada
Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)
GL-PCF-06 - Painter
$28.69 to $31.21 per hour ((currently under review))
Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada Agency! Parks Canada Web site

Closing date: 14 July 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
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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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Duties
Provision of painting services to maintain and repair assets including buildings, structures, and equipment in Jasper National Park.

Work environment
Be part of an inspiring team! Parks Canada is a world leader in natural and cultural conservation, Canada's largest provider of natural and historic visitor facilities and manager of destinations that form the cornerstones of the Canadian tourism industry.

Have you ever thought of establishing a career in one of Canada's most amazing and iconic places? Canada's national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas offer opportunities to work in unique locations and live the ultimate Canadian experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, why not consider a career for the Parks Canada Agency?
We offer:
Rewarding work in every corner of the country;
Learning opportunities that promote individual and organizational excellence;
An opportunity to experience our rich natural and cultural heritage first-hand;
Employment with dedicated colleagues in a well-respected federal organization:
An opportunity to connect with Canadians at their most valued natural and cultural treasures.
Intent of the process
This selection process will be used to staff one indeterminate position.

A list of qualified candidates will be established, and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time) and in various locations.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide
Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION:
Completion of secondary school or Public Service Commission approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3 years training and/or experience in the last 7 years in interior and exterior painting and staining.
Minimum 3 years training and/or experience in the last 7 years in drywalling.
Minimum 3 years training and/or experience in the last 7 years in interior decorating/design.
Minimum 3 years training and/or experience in the last 7 years in the application of residential and industrial coatings.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
Preference may be given to applicants in Possession of a Journeyperson Painter Certification.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the properties and blending qualities of paints and stains;
Knowledge of solvents, thinners, driers, reducers and cleaners;
Knowledge of the care for tools and materials;
Knowledge of basic safety practices.
ABILITIES:
Ability to prepare, paint or stain a variety of different surfaces such as wood, metal, drywall and plaster;
Ability to do detailed and intricate work with brush, roller or sprayers;
Ability to organise own work load;
Ability to determine most efficient methods of performing tasks.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Dependable;
Able to work under adverse conditions (ie. dust, contaminants, irritants, poisons, dirt, oil, as well as with ladders and scaffolds);
Demonstrates initiative.
Conditions of employment
You are required to obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance level throughout this employment at Parks Canada Agency
You are required to possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence recognized by the province/territory applicable to this offer of employment
You must be willing to work overtime
You will be required to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your delegated manager
You may be required to wear a uniform while performing your duties
You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of the duties
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

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.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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