Parks Canada
 
Jasper, AB
$59,291–$81,989 a year - Part-time
 

Job details
Pay
$59,291–$81,989 a year
Job type
Part-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Holidays

Location
Jasper, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Paid time off
Paid vacation

Full job description
Parks Canada
Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)
EG-02 - Resource Management Technician, EG-03 - Resource Management Officer
Term/Acting/Assignment at Level
EG-02 $59291 to $74534 (per year) ; EG-03 $65216 to $81989 (per year)
Closing date: 28 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing within a 350-kilometers radius of Jasper, Alberta; this includes Edmonton, Calgary, Kamloops and Prince George, and who have a 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
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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
As part of the vegetation management team, you will support a wide range of projects that aim to maintain and improve ecological integrity throughout Jasper National Park.

Duties include:
Actively managing non-native vegetation using a variety of integrated techniques, including prevention methods, manual control, and herbicide application.
Supporting restoration and reclamation activities related to invasive vegetation management, wildfire protection, and wildlife habitat improvement.
Coordinating vegetation fieldwork in front country and back country locations. Fieldwork involves hiking long distances on and off trail, over varied or strenuous terrain, at times in remote locations or overnight.
Monitoring vegetation trends using established protocols. Collect, manage, and analyse vegetation and spatial data.
Assist with supervising and training seasonal staff.
Providing support for additional projects within the fire, vegetation and ecological monitoring programs.
Work environment
Our dedicated, multidisciplinary teams work together to maintain and improve our unique infrastructure to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, conservation of built heritage, and great visitor experiences.

Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:
Paid vacation and leave
Health and dental benefits for term contracts over 6-months in length
Training and professional development
️ Working in beautiful locations
Contribution to public service

Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill anticipated vacancy(ies) of approximately 6 months. Successful candidates will be expected to start employment in April 2025.

The results of this process may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the EG-02 or EG-03 group/level in the Jasper Field Unit with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

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
Stream 1 (EG-02) - Minimum completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology), or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

Stream 2 (EG-03) - Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, forestry) or other discipline relevant to the position; or an acceptable combination of two years of a post-secondary education with training and experience in a field related to the position. Preference may be given to candidates with university degrees.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
(Both Streams)
Experience in travelling or working in wilderness areas, under various climatic conditions;
Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation.

Stream 1 (EG-02)
Experience collecting data/samples on vegetation, fauna water and soil;
Experience applying scientifically and technically recognized methods and protocols.

Stream 2 (EG-03)
Experience participating in two (2) or more phases of vegetation management or monitoring projects (design, logistics, active management, data/sample collection, data analysis, presentation of results);
Experience contributing to the preparation of technical/scientific reports or public presentations.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
(Both Streams)
Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements;
Knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions, specific to the Rockies Ecosystem;
Knowledge of vegetation management activities and techniques.
ABILITIES
(Both Streams)
Ability to follow procedures and protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activities;
Ability to use a variety of computer applications in the development and maintenance of databases;
Ability to work outside in a variety of geographic and climatic conditions.

Stream 2 (EG-03)
Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of technical reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using variety of techniques.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
(Both streams)
Exercises sound judgment
Communicates effectively
Takes responsibility
Demonstrate Integrity
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of Wilderness First Aid and CPR certificate
ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience in vegetation identification (native and non-native)
Experience in work planning and supervising crews
Experience in safe application of herbicides in accordance with legal and policy requirements of AB/BC/SK or other; as demonstrated by a certificate or license.
Experience in ecological restoration or reclamation activities and techniques.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
Will be required to obtain a pesticide applicator certification
Will be required to undergo, pass, and maintain Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance. Learn more about Security Screening (https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security).

Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted).
Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks.

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).

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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.

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

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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.