Parks Canada
 
Jasper, AB
$71,741–$90,184 a year - Full-time


Job details

Pay
$71,741–$90,184 a year
Job type
Full-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-04 - Resource Management Officer II
$71,741 to $90,184
Experience Canada by joining Parks Canada!

Closing date: 6 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: All persons 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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Duties
As part of the Ecological Integrity Monitoring team, you will support a wide range of projects that aim to maintain or improve ecological integrity and support species at risk recovery throughout Jasper National Park. The Resource Management Officer II delivers, leads and supervises applied science, monitoring and active management projects.

In this role, you will:
Lead ecological integrity monitoring projects by collecting and analyzing data, developing and managing databases and preparing reports. Example projects include mammal occupancy monitoring using a network of remote cameras, alpine plant phenology, species at risk surveys and bird abundance monitoring.
Organize active management projects aimed at improving ecological integrity or helping to recover species at risk including planning, data collection, logistics and project implementation. Examples include whitebark pine restoration, and management actions to support healthy wide-ranging mammal, endangered bat or bird populations.
Supervise ecological integrity monitoring staff and students and provide guidance to volunteers.
Coordinate projects and team schedules to: 1) access remote monitoring and restoration sites and 2) conduct the work while on route that maintains ground access to sites.
Assist in organizing training to support backcountry travel skills and abilities for the team.
Collect data by traveling in the remote backcountry, by foot or by horse, on physically-demanding trips of up to 10-days in length, which may require trail clearing using a chainsaw.

Due to the field work required for this position, and the responsibility to actively supervise staff, this position is located in Jasper and requires an in-person presence.
Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:
️ Work-life balance
Paid vacation and leave
Pension and retirement benefits
Health and dental benefits
Training and professional development
️ Working in beautiful locations
Transfer and promotion opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplaces
Contribution to public service
Intent of the process
This process will be used to fill one indeterminate position in Jasper, Alberta.

The results of this process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions in Jasper National Park only.

Positions to be filled: 1

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology) or other discipline relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology), training and experience in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
travelling or working in the remote wilderness environment in all seasons;
leading two (2) or more phases of field research projects; (design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data/sample collection requirements, data/sample analysis, presentation of results)
making recommendations regarding research project design;
preparing technical/scientific reports, manuscripts drafts, protocols, presentations, web site information, public presentation or displays.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
of methodology and procedures for scientific testing and data/sample collection;
of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements;
of terrestrial/marine environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the Jasper National Park’s area;
of environmental and natural sciences theories and principles.
ABILITIES
to follow appropriate protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activity;
to conduct analysis and monitor spatial and non-spatial data using various automated software and applications;
to determine data manipulation requirements in consultation with scientists;
to conduct and coordinate field work in active management and monitoring projects;
to prepare and present scientific reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using a variety of techniques.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Exercises sound judgement;
Shares Parks Canada’s vision;
Makes things happen;
Communicates effectively;
Takes responsibility.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Master's degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in conservation biology, ecological science, resource management, or related environmental science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience in completing multi-day wilderness trips by foot and/or horseback in mountainous terrain while conducting field work (active management, monitoring, research etc.)
Experience in supervision.
Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
Willing and able to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
Willing and able to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

Conditions of Employment (must be met prior to employment)
Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted);
Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
Possession and maintenance of a current Standard First Aid Certificate (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR certificate.
Other information
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Information on employment equity

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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.