(Trail Crew)
Parks Canada
 
Jasper, AB
$30.56–$33.21 an hour
Parks Canada
Jasper, AB
$30.56–$33.21 an hour

Job details

Pay
$30.56–$33.21 an hour
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Holidays

Location
Jasper, AB

Full job description
Parks Canada - Jasper Field Unit
Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)
GL-MAN-07 - Maintenance Coordinator (Trail Crew)
Indeterminate
$30.56 to $33.21 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

Closing date: 19 May 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: All individuals 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.
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Important messages
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Assessment accommodation

Duties
The main role and responsibilities of a Trail Crew Supervisor may include:
Lead a talented team of approximately 10 trail maintenance crew. Supervisor’s field tasks may include site visits, mentor and train their teams, and ensure workplace safety requirements are adhered.
Supervise trail crew team in their work e.g., maintenance and repair activities for front and back country trails as well as campground infrastructure (trail tread, boardwalks, bridges, drainage features, tent pads, outhouses, picnic tables, food storage containers, and signage).
Administer outhouse waste barrel removal program, removal of hazard trees, and delivery of a cross-country ski grooming program in winter.
Ensure maintenance, repair, and new construction for trail infrastructure in remote backcountry and front country.
Lead teams assigned to backcountry construction trips; requiring setting up and living in a camp for durations of up to two weeks. The use of helicopters, trucks and trailers, boats, quads, and hiking may be required to access some of the locations in Jasper National Park.
Assist Asset Manager to identify and prioritize trails and infrastructure work which will be the basis of seasonal work planning. Supervisor shall identify, recommend, and implement solutions to resolve all trail related issues.
Work environment
Your role is pivotal as seasons change; in winter, your crews will groom cross-country ski trails, crafting paths through snowy landscapes. Summer brings the thrilling opportunity to hike and fly into remote park areas, where your team's efforts enable both Canadians and international visitors to immerse themselves in the unparalleled beauty of the Rockies.

Intent of the process
This process will be used to fill ONE indeterminate position.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures (temporary or permanent), security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide
Your résumé.

A covering letter "Your cover letter, demonstrating clearly how you meet the requirements of the position."

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
Completion of secondary school or Public Service Commission approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Candidate must have a minimum of TWO years’ experience acquired as a main component of your job responsibilities within last five years in the following:

EXP1: Operational Excellence and Safety: Advanced technical skills in administrative efficiency and maintenance operations, coupled with commitment to safety, ethical conduct, and adherence to corporate policies.
EXP2: Strategic HR Leadership: Proven track record in supervising diverse teams, executing effective planning, conflict resolution, and embedding staff development into all levels of operation.
EXP3: Financial Management: Demonstrated financial stewardship, budget formulation, and cost control to ensure long-term operational sustainability in line with organizational goals.
EXP4: Background in Construction Work Supervision: Background in supervising construction and maintenance work with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and alignment with strategic conservation objectives.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Safety Management: Awareness of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, with the capacity to implement organizational policy and safety measures.
K2: Trail Construction and Maintenance Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in constructing and maintaining trails and related structures with long-term sustainability, environmental impacts, and visitor experience at the forefront;
K3: Maintenance and Inspection Ability: Proficient in anticipating and addressing needs for trail and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring all assets meet safety and quality standards.
A1: Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, coupled with the ability to present complex information clearly, fostering effective stakeholder and managerial engagement.
A2: Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities to review and interpret technical documents, coupled with a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
A3: Human Resources and Conflict Management Skills: Supervisory skills with a focus on building a dependable team capable of achieving organizational goals through strategic HR practices.
A4: Work Planning and Budget Execution Skills: Demonstrated ability to meticulously plan, organize, track, manage, and evaluate work plans, budgets, and projects while achieving the strategic objectives and conservation goals of Jasper Field Unit and Parks Canada.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1: Demonstrates integrity
PS2: Exercise sound judgement;
PS3: Takes responsibility;
PS4: Strives for excellence;
PS5: Personally connects with people.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ADD EXP1: Remote Operations and Logistics Coordination: Experience in executing complex labor activities in remote locations, exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, self-sufficiency, and adaptability.
ADD EXP2: Proficient Winter Trail Management: Knowledge in managing trails under winter conditions, ensuring they support a range of snow-related activities while maintaining environmental integrity.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - • Reliability Status security clearance

Maintenance of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
This position requires the incumbent to:
Wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment;
Work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation, leading work crews;
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, stand-by, weekends and/or statutory holidays, and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
Other information
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.

Information on employment equity

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.
Information on employment equity
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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.