Heritage Presenter I

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Alberta; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Heritage Presenter I to deliver engaging interpretive programs at Jasper National Park. Applicants should have a secondary school diploma and experience in delivering messages to public audiences. The role involves communicating safety messages about wildlife and sharing the rich natural and cultural heritage of the park. Enjoy a balanced work life in a stunning natural environment, with roles available for the summer of 2026.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Beautiful outdoor environment

Inclusivity commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in natural and cultural interpretation or public communications.
• Demonstrated ability in delivering engaging messages to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interpretive presentations and programs to visitors.
• Communicate safety messages at wildlife jams.
• Engage visitors in learning about Jasper National Park's heritage.

Skills

Communication through Interpretation

Client Focus

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Secondary school diploma / high school diploma

Job description

Heritage Presenter I

Parks Canada - Visitor Experience

Closing date

December 5, 2025 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Reference number

CAP25J-170802-000009

Selection process number

2025-CAP-JAS-EA-VAR-107

Location

Jasper National Park, Alberta

Employment tenure

Anticipatory - Summer 2026: Term, acting appointments of various durations

Salary

$52,053 to $58,597 - salary under review

GT‑01 Who can apply

Persons employed or residing in Jasper, Alberta and within a 900 kilometre radius of Jasper, Alberta, who have a 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.

About the position

All Heritage Presenter streams will deliver interpretive presentations, programs and activities to provide visitors of the park / site with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about, and enjoy the natural and cultural heritage of Jasper National Park. This includes hands‑on and participatory activities, visitor centered activities, and story sharing. Please indicate on your application which stream(s) you are interested in being considered for.

STREAM 1 - General Interpreter

Your role focuses on the delivery of formal interpretive programs in the town, campgrounds, and day‑use areas. You will learn and use effective and dynamic communication techniques and skills to engage and inspire visitors from around the world. Program topics may include but are not limited to fire and forest health, human‑wildlife coexistence, glaciers and climate change, species at risk, and aquatic invasive species.

STREAM 2 - Living with Wildlife Interpreter

Your role focuses on human‑wildlife coexistence and visitor engagement. You will drive a lot while on patrol, looking for, and responding to wildlife traffic jams and unattended wildlife attractants. At wildlife jams, you will communicate safety messages with visitors so Wildlife Management Officers can focus on the animals. You will also provide safe wildlife viewing opportunities, activity stations, guided hikes, roving, and work at special events. This work requires effective and dynamic communication skills to keep you, your co‑workers and wildlife safe.

Work environment

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. Jasper is the largest and wildest of the Rocky Mountain National Parks, extending over 11,000 km². Over 2 million visitors a year come to explore the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes and waterfalls and the twinkling galaxy of stars above. If you have a passion for the outdoors, come live and work in this beautiful place and explore these extraordinary mountains. We offer a work life balance that will enable you to spend your free time hiking, biking, skiing, camping or just taking in the beauty of your surroundings. Be part of a dedicated team, working hard to protect and restore our national parks and historic sites, playing a role in enabling people to further discover and connect with our parks and heritage now and for generations to come.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, seasonal, term, full‑time, part‑time), security levels, language requirements, and locations.

Important messages

We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to apply online must contact Human Resources (rhjasper‑a) prior to the closing date with a résumé and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the essential education and experience requirements, and quoting the selection process number.

Conditions of employment

• Obtain and maintain a reliability status security clearance
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
• You will be required to wear a Parks Canada uniform and wear it in accordance with the Parks Canada Uniform Policy.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including overtime, weekends, and statutory or provincial/territorial holidays, as required.
• You will be required to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions while performing your duties.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following.

Education

A secondary school diploma / high school diploma according to provincial standards or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. Education equivalency: An acceptable combination of individual courses or experience relevant to the position (i.e. interpretation, performing arts, public speaking, dramatic arts, museum studies, traditional Indigenous teachings, history or other discipline relevant to the position) may be considered.

Experience

• Experience working in the fields of natural and / or cultural interpretation, theatre / performing arts or public communications;
• Experience delivering messages and information to public audiences (not academic course related audiences) in face‑to‑face situations with the purpose of engagement, entertainment and / or motivation;
• Experience in customer service, including but not limited to: information services, safety messaging, compliance / prevention duties, addressing complaints and concerns. Applied / assessed at a later date.

Knowledge

• Interpretive theory and techniques such as storytelling, demonstration, theatre programs or guided walks;
• General knowledge of Canada’s natural and / or cultural heritage as it relates to Jasper National Park.

Abilities

• Client Focus – Providing service excellence to internal and / or external clients;
• Communication through Interpretation – Listening to others and communicating articulately to inform, influence and involve;
• Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals;
• Initiative – Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

Personal suitability

• Exercises sound judgment;
• Communicates effectively;
• Personally connects with others.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Various language requirements – English Essential or Bilingual (Imperative, Level: B / B).

You may need (asset qualifications)

Asset experience

• Experience facilitating interpretive activities that are holistic, participatory, dialogic and / or visitor centred.
• Experience in driving on busy roads / highways in all types of weather conditions; minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Experience working near wildlife.

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 request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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

Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• 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: Thayne Harden, Interpretation Coordinator III, Jasper National Park

Email address:

Date modified: 2025-10-28