Vegetation Restoration, Aquatics, Ecological Integrity Monitoring
Parks Canada
 
Jasper, AB
$24.18–$27.68 an hour - Full-time
Parks Canada
Jasper, AB
$24.18–$27.68 an hour

Job details

Pay
$24.18–$27.68 an hour
Job type
Full-time
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)
ST-UDE-NT - Student Technicians
ANTICIPATORY Term Positions - Approximately from May 2025 to September 2025
$24.18 to $27.68 per hour
Experience Canada by joining Parks Canada!

Closing date: 12 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: To be considered for employment under one of the student employment programs, the student must:
Reside or attend a recognized post secondary institution within British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan.
Have successfully completed at least two years (at time of employment) at a recognized postsecondary institution (College, University, CEGEP, etc.) in a program leading to a degree in a field related to biological sciences, ecology, environmental sciences, or other fields closely related to natural science.
Be registered as a full-time (- 3 courses/term)post-secondary student in a recognized institution (prior to employment) and be returning to studies for the next academic term (post-employment), or have recently graduated (-4 months since graduation). Proof of full-time student status or completed degree will be required.
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Assessment accommodation

No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

*** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.
Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties
Vegetation Restoration Technician
Contribute to invasive vegetation management by conducting front country and backcountry field surveys, applying control, monitoring population trends and inputting data.
Provide semi-skilled plant identification.
Assist in vegetation maintenance and restoration projects including: prescribed fire, species at risk monitoring and plant surveys.
Support additional fire and vegetation activities.
Potential opportunity to also support the ecological integrity monitoring programs.

Aquatics Technician
Support the park's aquatics program by conducting field surveys and recording data following established protocols for freshwater ecosystem monitoring and restoration projects (e.g. monitoring fish and amphibian distribution and abundance, habitat assessment, aquatic invasive species, and water quality).
Potential opportunity to also support the ecological integrity monitoring program.

Ecological Integrity Monitoring
Support the park’s long- term ecological integrity monitoring program by conducting field surveys and recording data following established protocols for a suite of measures (e.g. songbird diversity, whitebark pine)
Service remote wildlife cameras, data entry, image classification using databases.
Potential opportunity to support vegetation restoration and aquatics programs.
Work environment
The Resource Conservation department is searching for students to join our Vegetation Restoration and Aquatics, and Ecological Integrity Monitoring programs for the 2025 summer season!

Students will do a diverse mix of field work in spectacular settings, researching a range of resource conservation issues, developing and conducting communication activities for a variety of audiences, and completing office work.

Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill student positions for the Summer of 2025 in the Jasper Field Unit and may be used to fill similar student positions in Fall 2025 or Winter/Spring 2026.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide
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
Successful completion of at least two years at a recognized post-secondary institution in a program leading to a degree in a field related to biological sciences, ecology, geography, environmental sciences, or other field closely related to natural science.
Currently registered as a full-time post-secondary student in a recognized institution (prior to employment) AND be returning to studies for the next academic term (post-employment), OR have recently graduated (-4 months since graduation).
Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Strong wilderness travel skills including experience hiking long distances with a heavy backpack, in steep mountainous terrain, across unbridged rivers or creeks, in inclement weather conditions, and on day and overnight trips;
Experience collecting, compiling and managing field data as well as writing summary documents or reports;
Experience using scientific research computer applications such as database management software, spreadsheets, geographic information systems (GIS).
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles of ecosystem restoration, conservation and ecology;
Knowledge of vegetation and vegetation management (Vegetation Restoration Technician);
Knowledge of aquatic and/or ecological monitoring techniques (Aquatics Technician, Ecological Integrity Monitoring Technician).
ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to apply quality control and quality assurance methods in field data collection and data management;
Ability to provide information on park research to a variety of audiences including the general public and other park staff;
Ability to work independently or in a team environment as required.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Takes responsibility;
Personally connects with people;
Demonstrates integrity;
Exercises sound judgement.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education and/or experience in plant identification (Vegetation Restoration Technician);
Certification and/or experience in pesticide application (Vegetation Restoration Technician);
Experience in electrofishing (Aquatics Technician);
Experience working in a water environment (Aquatics Technician);
Experience with tree climbing and/or climbing systems (Ecological Integrity Monitoring).
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel between various work sites;
Willingness to camp in the backcountry overnight.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance

You are required to possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver's licence recognized by the province/territory applicable to this offer of employment (- N and graduated license are acceptable (A Learner's permit {L} will not be accepted).
You must be willing to work overtime.
You will be required to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your delegated manager.
You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of the duties.
You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
You will be required to wear a uniform while performing your duties.
You must possess and maintain a valid Standard First Aid with CPR or equivalent.
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 Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).



To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.