Visitor Services Attendant - Inventory

Parks Canada
- Northern Prairies Field Unit - Elk Island National Park

Selection process number
2026-CAP-EINP-EA-INV-018

Location
Edmonton(Alberta), Elk Island National Park of Canada(Alberta)

Salary
$27.47 to $29.85 per hour (under review)

Who can apply
Parks Canada Agency considers applications from individuals 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.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

Duties
Have you ever wanted to work at a national park for the summer? Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you someone that likes to work in a fast paced, team oriented, problem solving environment? If so, then this might be the job for you! We are looking to hire outgoing, responsible, team focused Visitor Services Attendants to work at the Park Entry Gates, Campgrounds kiosks, and the Visitor Information Centre in Elk Island National Park.

Working as part of the Visitor Services Attendant team, you will be responsible for:

• Welcoming visitors into the park.
• Revenue collection at the various locations.
• Providing comprehensive information to the visiting public on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: entry fees and permits, camping, trails, outdoor recreation, points of interest, safety, and park regulations and policies.

Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory process for various tenures for the  operating season.

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.
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PLEASE NOTE:

★★The first pull of applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on January 6, 2026. Subsequent applications will be pulled if and when required. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Security Screening:
Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance.
Obtain and maintain valid class 5 license.

Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment. Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation. Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required. Willingness to perform duties in various locations within the park. The position requires the incumbent to:
Work alone with little to no supervision. Have reliable transportation to get to and from workplace.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION :
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience or traditional knowledge relevant to position.

EXPERIENCE :
Experience providing information or providing services to the public.

COMPETENCIES :

• Client focus
• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Thinking things through
• Strong team player (personally connects with others).

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential and/or Bilingual Imperative (--B/--B)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EXPERIENCE :
Experience in handling cash, operating point of sales, sales reports and bank deposits.
Experience working in visitor services or hospitality.
Experience working collaboratively in a small team environment.
Experience in conflict resolution.

KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of the natural and cultural history of Elk Island National Park.
Knowledge of services, programs and guidelines in Elk Island National Park.

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