Outreach Officer (YESS Program)
Job Overview
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Date PostedJanuary 21, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$35.30 / hour
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Contact NameHR
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Position DurationSeasonal
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Position TypeFull-Time
Job Description
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications by youth facing barriers to employment, in particular Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities.
You will deliver innovative and engaging outreach programs with regional newcomer communities in the Calgary area to increase public understanding and engagement with Banff National Park. Working in a team, you will update and deliver virtual presentations as well as review and update teaching materials. You may also be required to provide in-person outreach support at public events.
May start date
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in working for Parks Canada in Banff, AB please submit your resume and cover letter to: rhbanff-banffhr@pc.gc.ca
Job Requirements
Work or lived experience in the development & delivery of public programs or products, and/or community engagement. Ability to work with a team, to use MS Office (including PowerPoint) to communicate clearly.
Who can apply? To be eligible, you must be:
· Between 15 and 30 years old.
· Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who had been granted refugee status in Canada.
· Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as, Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. We encourage you to self-identify in your application. 10 week term offers with possibility of extensions. Staff housing may be available.
