Maintenance worker III
Job title : Maintenance worker III
Classification : GL-MAN-05
Process number: 2026-CAP-SAG-EA-TERM-007
Number of positions to be filled: 1
Job location : Tadoussac (Qc)
Job type : Full time
Work Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Friday, 40 h per week. Some weekends during summer.
Duration of employment: Fixed-term contract (6 months), May 2026 to November 2026
Hourly wage: $29.20 to $31.73 (salary currently under review)
Opening dates: April 8 to 27 2026, 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Selection area: All persons residing in Canada and authorized by law to work there.
Are you looking for an active role involving a variety of practical tasks, mainly outdoors? Join the Parks Canada team in Tadoussac and play a direct part in maintaining the site to ensure a safe, functional and welcoming environment for visitors. The incumbent will work as part of the asset management team, which consists of three attendants, a technician, and a manager.
The maintenance worker carries out various manual tasks related to the upkeep of buildings, grounds, trails and facilities. The role requires an independent and versatile individual who demonstrates good team spirit, pays close attention to health and safety at work, and is constantly mindful of the quality of the work carried out.
Process intent
- The purpose of this process is to staff a term position. The process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill similar positions with different employment statusessecurity levels, or language profiles, at the same site or elsewhere in the country.
Tasks
- The incumbent will perform general and semi-specialized maintenance, repair, and construction work on facilities, buildings, and grounds.
Working environment
- Parks Canada is a federal agency responsible for protecting and presenting Canada’s exceptional natural and cultural resources by managing a network of national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites across the country. The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Field Unit is responsible for the co-management of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, located along the Saguenay Fjord.
Why join the team?
- To work in an iconic setting.
- To work for an organization committed to the protection of natural and cultural resources, health, safety and well-being in the workplace, and diversity.
- Because Parks Canada is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes).
Language Requirements
- French essential
Education
A vocational diploma in construction, carpentry, or general building maintenance.
or
An acceptable combination of education, experience and training relevant to the position.
Experience
- Recent* and substantial** work experience in building and grounds maintenance.
- Experience in building renovation.
* Gained within the last five years
** Representing at least two years of work in tasks of similar complexity, as required
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the main building materials and their properties
- Knowledge of tools and equipment
- Knowledge of safety rules and equipment
Skills
- Communicate effectively
- Understand and apply work instructions
- Apply safety measures and identify situations that pose safety risks
- Detect and repair basic defects and anomalies in equipment and structures
- Perform calculations and data verification
- Maintain manual and computerized records
Personal qualities
- Integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good judgment
- Autonomy
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain a reliability rating (security screening, including a criminal background check)
- Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Be able to lift weights of up to 45 kilograms and move about on all types of terrain
- Be able to perform work requiring sustained effort over long periods (workday), in environments and weather conditions that may be adverse or at heights
- Agree to wear a Parks Canada uniform and protective equipment
- Pass a pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical checkups in accordance with the Parks Canada Health Surveillance Program.
How to Apply
- Please send your resume to cv-ssl@pc.gc.ca.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN EMPLOYMENT
Parks Canada Agency is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act and strives to ensure that its workforce is representative of Canadian society. We encourage women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the visible minority and LGBTQ2+ communities to self-identify as part of their application.
In addition, Parks Canada is participating in Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which aims to ensure that youth between the ages of 15 and 30, including those facing barriers to employment, have access to quality student employment opportunities.
Barriers to employment may include, but are not limited to:
- Living with family responsibilities
- Involved in the legal system
- Residing in a rural or remote location
- Living in a low-income household
ACCOMMODATION MEASURES
Parks Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact: maude.jacques-beaudoin@pc.gc.ca. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.
EMPLOYER STATUS
The Parks Canada Agency’s status is established as a separate employer within the Public Service, as defined by the Financial Administration Act. Although appointees to the Agency are part of the public service, the Parks Canada Agency has its own human resources management framework, distinct from that of the Public Service Employment Act, but consistent with the values of fairness, competency and respect and its management principles.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
In accordance with section 8.2(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material obtained directly from the applicant or otherwise by a selection committee used during a selection process to assess an applicant may be used in the selection review and recourse processes. All relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other applicants or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to view the information.