Parks Canada- Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit

Selection process number
2026-PKS-LLYK-EA-118

Location
Field, BC, Radium Hot Springs, BC or Lake Louise, AB.
Note: if not already residing in the area, the selected candidate will be required to relocate. Work locations are non-negotiable.

Employment tenure
Term, Acting, Assignment-at-level depending on the selected candidate. For operational season beginning April 2027

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

Level
GS-MPS-04

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.

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

Duties
Visitor Services Attendant duties include:

- Interacting with visitors to support a quality experience, providing information, direction and sales of goods and services; Addressing and resolving visitor concerns and complaints
- Daily cleaning of washrooms, showers and pit privies, litter picking; emptying of garbage and recycling bins, sweeping, mopping, and shoveling snow
- Travelling by vehicle through the park to provide daily cleaning and maintenance of day-use areas, visitor centres, office buildings, staff accommodations and grounds
- Various duties associated with positions in campgrounds, visitor centres, entry gates, or traffic teams
- Conducting facility rounds to ensure visitor compliance with park regulations

Work environment




Have you ever thought of establishing a career in one of Canada's most amazing and iconic places? Seize the opportunity to work in unique locations and find true work-life balance by having the Canadian Rockies at your doorstep. Work at one of our three Field Unit hubs, either based in Radium Hot Springs BC, Field BC or Lake Louise AB, and work as part of a collaborative team. Our Visitor Experience staff work in the following settings:

- Campgrounds
- Visitor’s Centers
- Entry Gates
- Visitor Access

We offer:

- Work-life balance
- Paid vacation and leave (for those working over 3 months)
- Pension and retirement benefits (for those working over 6 months)
- Health and dental benefits (for those working over 6 months)
- Training and professional development
- Working in beautiful locations
- Paid commuting (for those working over 3 months, dependent on residence location)
- Transfer and promotion opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplaces
- Contribution to public service

Parks Canada fosters a diverse and inclusive work setting. You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background, and perspective to our work. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process




The results of this process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff Visitor Services Attendant (GS MPS 04) positions starting as early as April 2027 and may also be used to fill similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in the same or other parts of Canada. Work locations may be Field, BC, Radium Hot Springs, BC or Lake Louise, AB.

Conditions of employment

- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance. Learn more about Security Screening: Security screening – What you need to know
- Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s licence or provincial equivalent

Operational Requirements

- Willing to perform custodial tasks such as cleaning washrooms showers, offices, garbage/recycling collection, facility/site maintenance, and picking litter
- Willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
- Ability to report to work in various geographically dispersed locations
- Willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, evenings
- Willing to use physical effort to lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs
- Willing to conduct repetitive tasks
- Willing to be exposed to noxious odours from cleaning chemicals, vehicle fumes, dust, and poor air quality
- Willing to demonstrate tasks to others
- Willing to learn and demonstrate Parks Canada’s Code of Values and Ethics in all aspects of work
- Willing to learn First Aid for the workplace
- Willing to work under minimal supervision
- Willing to work in a fast-paced environme

📌 Visitor Services Attendant II (Field)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Field