Parks Canada Interpreters help visitors understand and appreciate the rich natural and cultural heritage of Canada's national parks and historic sites. Check out these pictures showing interpreters at work in Step into the Past and A Guiding Hand sections of Images of Parks Canada . Interpreters normally have a minimum of two years post-secondary education in the natural or social sciences. Most important is a good general knowledge of the natural or human history of Canada, depending on the position, along with the ability to communicate this information in a pleasant, confident and interesting manner. Engineering, Architecture and Planning Engineers, architects and planners are involved in the identification and development of new and existing national parks, national historic sites and other places of national significance under Parks Canada's jurisdiction.
Planners investigate potential sites throughout the Canadian landscape and marine environment.
In addition, they prepare the development plans for all areas within this system. Architects and landscape architects are required to plan, design and implement building and landscape projects. Those involved in the stabilization and restoration of historic buildings and cultural landscapes generally have formal specialized education and training in the field. Civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, marine and conservation engineers are also hired for the conservation, planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings, fortifications canals, roads, campgrounds and utilities within national parks and historic sites. Landscape architects require university graduation in landscape architecture.