(Caribou Technician)
Parks Canada
Jasper, AB
$65,216–$81,985 a year
 

Job details
Pay
$65,216–$81,985 a year
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed

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-03 - Resource Management Officer I
2-year Term with the possibility of extension
$65,216 to $81,985 (Salary under review)
Experience Canada by joining Parks Canada!

Closing date: 12 August 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
The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver caribou husbandry activities, provide daily monitoring, and support preventative health care for caribou residing in the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre. The position will feed, clean pens and, provide general and daily care for captive caribou under the direction of the Breeding Centre Manager, including assisting with monitoring animal health and with handling caribou for medical treatments. The position will also monitor caribou during critical times such as calving and breeding. The position will assist in conducting, and applying monitoring and research protocols and procedures, including collection of biological samples as directed by the Breeding Centre Manager and/or the Caribou Health Technologist.

As required, the position will also assist the Caribou Health Technologist preparing caribou for surgery and other medical procedures, and necropsy as directed by the program veterinarian; help maintain laboratory, necropsy rooms, and specialized equipment; assist with post-mortem examinations; and collect animal tissues for analysis. The position will maintain detailed records of animal observations and daily monitoring; record data during handling procedures and perform data entry and simple analysis as required.

The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre. Due to the demands of caring for live animals, these EG-03 positions will not be available to assist with emergency response programs.

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.

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Contribution to public service
Intent of the process
This process will be used to fill two temporary positions 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: 2

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 from a recognized post-secondary program in Biology, Wildlife or Agriculture (livestock) or an acceptable mix of academic and work experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Minimum 2-years of large mammal husbandry, daily care, and/or handling experience. This experience can come from domestic farm or accredited zoological institution, in specialized livestock (cervid) programming, or in captive or free-range wildlife programming relevant to the position;
Experience supporting quantitative and qualitative health assessments of wildlife;
Experience in collecting wildlife monitoring data in laboratory or in the field to support analyses, for publication in scientific manuscripts and/or reports.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
Additional (Asset) Experience:
Experience in operating farm equipment (e.g., tractor and implements, UTV);
Experience working with laboratory equipment (e.g., microscope, fume hood, centrifuge);
Experience supporting surgical procedures and/or supporting necropsies on large mammals (preferably ungulate and/or wildlife);
Experience operating a hydraulic squeeze for large mammals and using specialized animal handling systems;
Experience in computer-based animal records/inventory;
Experience in managing native and non-native vegetation relevant to this position.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of mammal husbandry and current principles, practices, and procedures of wildlife management in a captive or wild setting;
Knowledge of procedures applicable to operational wildlife management including wildlife capture, immobilization, radio collaring, and necropsy.
Abilities:
Ability to establish priorities, analyze requirements, organize workload, and make recommendations with respect to animal health and husbandry.
Ability to deliver specialized wildlife health and/or husbandry activities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to various audiences.
Ability to work in a complex team environment.
Ability to work outside and under various conditions for extended period of times.
Personal Suitability:
Exceptional analytical skills, including problem solving, accuracy, and attention to detail;
Makes things happen;
Demonstrates integrity;
Takes responsibility.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work shiftwork, weekends and alone if required;
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions;
Willingness to commute to the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre;
Willingness to wear an approved Parks Canada uniform.
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.

CAZWV Chemical Immobilization Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire;
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.
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

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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.

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