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SUMMER STUDENT

This competition is open to Haida Students at this time, in the spirit and intent of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
60 Second Beach Road, Skidegate BC
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Gwaii Haanas, which translates to “Islands of Beauty” in Haida, is a protected area in southern Haida Gwaii. Gwaii Haanas is a Haida Heritage Site, a National Park Reserve, a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve protected from the ocean floor to the mountain top. Gwaii Haanas is cooperatively managed by the Council of the Haida Nation and Government of Canada. The Gwaii Haanas team is comprised of year-round and seasonal employees. Roles include: field research positions, administration and finance, visitor experience, asset management, cultural resource management and much more. In the spirit and intent of the Gwaii Haanas agreement, hiring citizens of the Haida Nation is a priority.
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Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve

and Haida Heritage Site

 

SUMMER STUDENT

 

TENURE: Term, 16 weeks

SALARY: *$18.69 to $24.72 plus Isolated Post Allowance and Vacation Pay

SELECTION PROCESS: 2025-5-CAP-GHFU-EA-Student-06

CLOSING DATE: May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm PT

LOCATION: Skidegate

WHO CAN APPLY: This competition is open to Haida Students at this time, in the spirit and intent of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement

 

*Salary to be determined based on the level of education required by the student employment categories and the completed current academic level.

 

Do you like researching, learning and writing about science? Do you like helping with community events and interacting with visitors? Do you like taking pictures and creating videos? Do you enjoy being outdoors in nature and on the water?

 

Working at Gwaii Haanas is an opportunity for you to experience the natural and cultural wonders of the place and to learn about the many contributions the Haida Nation has made locally, regionally and nationally.

 

Unique within the Parks Canada family, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site is cooperatively managed by the Government of Canada and the Haida Nation.

 

Benefits

Due to its remote location Gwaii Haanas is categorized as an Isolated Post providing certain additional benefits:

 

·      Isolated Post Allowances range from approximately $5.40 to $9.00 per hour based on if the student has dependants or not.

·      Travel associated with non-elective medical and dental treatment, bereavement, or compassionate leave may be eligible for reimbursement

·      In lieu of vacation leave, students are entitled to vacation pay equal to four per cent (4%) of their total regular and overtime earnings.

 

To Apply

Please send us your resume and cover letter by email to gwaiihaanas.hr@pc.gc.ca or drop them off at our administration office in Skidegate

·      In your cover letter please tell us why you would like to work for Gwaii Haanas.

 

Please quote Selection Process No: 2025-5-CAP-GHFU-EA-Student-06 in the Email subject line or have it clearly labelled on paper documents.

 

For further information regarding this position or if you have any questions about the application process contact Aleshia MacLean, a/Human Resources Manager at GwaiiHaanas.HR@pc.gc.ca.

 

The Parks Canada Agency is committed to the Spirit of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement, 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, Indigenous people, persons with disability and visible minorities to self-identify on the application form.

 

This competition may be used to fill future similar opportunities within the Park Canada Agency.

If no qualified candidates are found, a developmental opportunity may be available.

 

 

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