Visitor Facilities Attendant - INVENTORY

About the position

Duties
The Visitor Facilities Attendant performs a full range of janitorial assignments to maintain clean and safe buildings and grounds including:

- Cleaning and maintaining visitor/public buildings/facilities;
- Cleaning and maintaining diversified accommodations;
- Conduct general cleaning around buildings, grounds, public-use areas such as visitor centers, campgrounds, beach areas and walkways;
- Lock and unlock buildings and gates;
- Observe appearance and condition of premises and equipment; report needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring servicing;
- Maintain / restock inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies;
- Contribute to visitor experience by responding to general inquiries and direct visitors to sources of information and service areas.Facility Attendants typically work in a team during the peak season, however, those that work earlier or later in the season may have some more independent work.

Work environment
We are currently seeking passionate and visitor-focused team members who will work with others to provide awesome opportunities to visitors at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Join thousands of colleagues from across the country who do amazing things every day so that Canadians and visitors from other countries can discover the natural treasures protected and presented by Parks Canada.

If you have what it takes to make a strong connection between our special place and those visitors, please seize this opportunity to apply for the job indicated in this posting.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.

Intent of the process
Anticipatory.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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 cover letter.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.If a second work reference is not available, a volunteer reference will be accepted.
Note: References must not be related to candidates.Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.

Maintenance of a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License, or other provincial equivalency.Required to wear a Parks Canada uniform when required.Required to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.Required to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, and isolated locations and by various means of transportation.Parks Canada prohibits smoking and vaping in the workplace.

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You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Experience:

Acceptable experience in providing cleaning services.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Personal Suitability:

Makes decisions based on health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.Identifies basic problems and immediate action needed.Makes things happen.Demonstrates integrity.Exercises sound judgement.Strives for excellence.Communicates effectively.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Conduct repetitive tasks.• Be exposed to minor injury when performing cleaning and minor maintenance activities.• Be willing to take training and update certification as required by the employer.

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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

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

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• A cover letter - Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• 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
Email address: [email protected]

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