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Reference number : CAP25J-131196-000048

Selection process number : 2025-CAP-JAS-EA-VAR-068 Parks Canada - Miette Hot Springs

Location: Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)

Job Grade: GS-MPS-05 - Lifeguard Anticipatory, Summer 2026

Pay: $30.66 to $33.28 per hour

Closing date : 31 July 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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.

We are 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 use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

• Applications for this inventory competition will be pulled on December 15, 2025. Subsequent applications will be pulled if and when required.

We will only accept online applications received via jobs.gc.ca. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

As part of our fun and dynamic team, you will actively supervise outdoor pools, providing emergency care when necessary, and assist in the day‑to‑day cleaning and minor maintenance of the facilities. Ultimately our goal is to provide a safe aquatic environment and a quality visitor experience for guests of the Park. Miette Hot Springs is a fast‑paced, challenging and engaging work environment.

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites.

Are you looking for a summer work opportunity where you can disconnect from your phone and reconnect with nature? How about the thought of living in one of Jasper’s most serene landscapes where your backyard is a natural hot spring and one of Jasper’s best hikes is out your front door step? If this sounds like a good fit for you, then come join the Miette Hot Springs team! A one‑hour drive from the townsite of Jasper, the Miette Hot Springs is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a remote work experience with quaint accommodations on site. For those wishing to “connect”, there is limited internet service available, but no cell service. If this sparks your adventurous spirit, we would love to hear from you!

This process will be used to staff positions at Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park for a variety of season lengths and tenures (temporary/indeterminate, full‑time/part‑time/casual). Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. A list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions in other locations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined.

• Your résumé.
• Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications.

Education:

Secondary school diploma or Public Service Commission approved alternative.

Occupational Certification:

• Current National Lifeguard (NL) Certification or International Life Saving Federation Pool Lifeguard equivalent certification.
• Current Standard (Intermediate) First Aid with level 'C' CPR certification from an approved agency or International Red Cross / St. John’s Ambulance First Aid certification.

Experience:

• Experience providing information and service to the public.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Additional Occupational Certifications (Optional):

• Advanced First Aid awards.
• Swimming Pool Operators certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Experience (Optional):

• Previous lifeguarding experience.
• Previous experience in cash handling.
• Previous experience in janitorial cleaning.

Essential Knowledge:

English essential.

Abilities:

• Ability to provide a quality visitor experience.
• Ability to follow established practices and procedures as well as to adapt them to changing circumstances and conditions.

Personal Suitability:

• Personally connects with others (team work).
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Takes initiative.
• Demonstrates integrity.

Additional Knowledge (Optional):

• Knowledge of public swimming pool facility safety and supervision standards.
• Knowledge of Canadian Rockies Hot Springs facilities and surrounding areas.

Operational Requirements:

• Willingness to use SCBA equipment and work with chlorine gas and other pool chemicals.
• Willingness to obtain Oxygen Therapy Certification within 3 months of appointment.
• Willingness to perform a variety of work tasks including cleaning, snow removal, cash handling, pool and ground maintenance.
• Willingness to perform major first aid and water rescues under reasonable physical stresses.
• Willingness to obtain Canadian Life Saving Society National Lifeguard (NL) Certification and Current Standard First Aid with level 'C' CPR certification within 3 months if applying with international equivalents.

Conditions of Employment:

• Required to obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance level throughout employment.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Will be required to work shift‑work, weekends, statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled.
• May be required to wear a uniform while performing duties.
• Must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.
• Required to undergo pre‑placement and periodic health evaluations.
• Maintain occupational certifications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Parks Canada is committed to 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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self‑identify in their application.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above‑mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. All Canadians who are citizens, permanent residents, or have an open work permit are welcome to apply. In case the employee is not a citizen of Canada, his or her citizenship or status will be certified. Confidentiality of your personal data is guaranteed.

• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.