Anticipatory - Interpretation Officer II (Hiking Guide)

Posting details

• Reference number: CAP26J-098606-000031
• Selection process number: 2026-PKS-LLYK-EA-122
• 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. Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.
• Level: PM-02

Employment tenure

Term, Acting, Assignment-at-level depending on status of the selected candidate

Duties

You provide visitors with opportunities to discover, appreciate and learn about the Park and its natural and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada. Leading guided hikes to Burgess Shale fossil sites and other hikes that highlight conservation work. Plans, adapts, develops and leads guided hikes within the field unit.

Work environment

Like to hike in our spectacular mountain parks? Are you in great physical shape and excited to lead up to four full-day hikes each week?

Are you excited to share stories about Burgess Shale fossils, resource conservation efforts and key Parks messages?

As a guide, you ensure visitors have a safe and memorable experience by facilitating interactive, fun and safe hikes that are challenging full day hikes of up to 22 km with 1000m elevation gain on steep, rocky trails.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill anticipated vacancies for 2027 and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Interpretation Officer II, PM 02, in various locations, with full or part-time hours, for various tenures, such as: Seasonal Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Important messages

🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026).

Important Information and Instructions

1. When providing your references, please include two to support hiking ability.
2. Individuals who qualified on process 2022-PKS-LLYK-EA-081 and 2023-PKS-LLYK-EA-071 need not apply for this competition.
3. NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications (education and essential experience) and asset qualifications, if applicable. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

Additional information on preparing for your interview can be found here: Applying for Government of Canada jobs: Testing and accommodation measures - Canada.ca 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.

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Language requirements

English essential