FREE Cross Cultural Parenting Program

This program is useful for all parents but it is especially useful for newcomers to learn how parenting might be different in Canada. The program teaches parents best practices and discusses methods and techniques for discipline, behavioral issues, etc.  The program is completely free and childcare is available to participants for free onsite. In addition, transportation can be arranged for participants if needed. 

Words in Motion 2014- Feature Poem of the Day for National Poetry Month

So Blue it Mirrored the Turquoise Tiles


When I met the orb-web spinner I
should have known better than to sit on
her art. I sought only a moment’s rest. Confused
by sky mirrored in the turquoise tiles
of the swimming pool, I paused.

How was I to know which lines were
sticky? There wasn’t time to blink
my multifaceted eyes
before she pounced. No
chitchat this one, no negotiation, down
to business she went, bit and wrapped
my remains with her threads.

As the orb-web spinner drained my life,
over her furred shoulder I saw
a razored beak. Feathers
gathered the air – a perfect strike.

                              Cathy Yard

Parks Canada is Hiring!

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to help preserve and protect Canada's natural cultural and natural heritage?

If you answered yes to these questions then Parks Canada has a job for you!

Parks Canada’s mandate is to protect and present Canada's national cultural and natural heritage for current and future generations. Our employees are competent and passionate individuals who work to fulfill that mandate. Here are some of the current job opportunities available with Parks Canada:

Fire Crew Leader 

Type of Employment – Seasonal Indeterminate and/or Term employment 

(Various lengths of duration for anticipated vacancies)

Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit or Banff Field Unit 

Applications must be received on or before April 15, 2014

Cashier 

Term Employment Opportunity, Canadian Rockies Hot Springs. 

Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2014

Resource Management Officer II (Active Management, Environmental Assessment, Contaminated Sites)

Term Employment Opportunity

Mount Revelstoke and Glacier Field Unit

May to October 2014

Applications must be received on or before April 21, 2014

Municipal Services Manager 

Indeterminate, Year-Round 

Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit 

Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2014

Lifeguard 

Term Employment Opportunity, Canadian Rockies Hot Springs. 

Applications must be received on or before April 22, 2014

Maintenance Worker 

Seasonal Indeterminate Employment Opportunity

Jasper Field Unit, Highway Service Centre, Jasper Operating Area

Applications must be received on or before April 24, 2014

Visitor Services Attendant (Banff East Gates) 

Seasonal and Term Employment Opportunity 

Visitor Services - Banff Field Unit, Banff, AB 

Applications must be received on or before 4 PM, April 25, 2014 

Visitor Services Attendant (Visitor Centre) 

Term Employment Opportunity 

Visitor Services - Banff Field Unit, Banff, AB 

Applications must be received on or before 4 PM, April 25, 2014 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

TERM Employment Opportunity 

Highway Service Centre, Engineering Group Banff 

Closing Date: May 1, 2014

For more information, please visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/carrieres-careers/travail-jobs/Carrieres1-Jobs1.aspx