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Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the pre-screening requirements in order to move on to the next step. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the pre-screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the pre-screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application. Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
General fieldwork to support the maintenance of ecological integrity within terrestrial ecosystems as part of the vegetation management program.
This program aims to maintain the ecological integrity of terrestrial communities by actively managing invasive plants and restoring native vegetation in damaged areas. Active management includes searching for, and documenting, occurrences of invasive plants; hand pulling, cutting, and applying herbicide to remove invasive plants; obtaining native plant materials; and, restoring damaged sites with native plants.
Work is focused primarily in the foothills fescue parkland. Team members may also assist with five-needle pine species recovery and other projects as required. Work is primarily conducted in teams, and teamwork is essential.
Be part of an inspiring team! Parks Canada is a world leader in natural and cultural conservation, Canada's largest provider of natural and historic visitor facilities and manager of destinations that form the cornerstones of the Canadian tourism industry.
Have you ever thought of establishing a career in one of Canada's most amazing and iconic places? Canada's national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas offer opportunities to work in unique locations and live the ultimate Canadian experience.
Want to be part of ensuring a great legacy for Canada and Canadians? Parks Canada is embarking on an unprecedented program of restoration work to heritage, visitor, water and highway assets located within our special places across Canada. If you are interested in this opportunity, why not consider a career for the Parks Canada Agency? We offer:
• Rewarding work in every corner of the country;
• Learning opportunities that promote individual and organizational excellence;
• An opportunity to experience our rich natural and cultural heritage first-hand;
• Employment with dedicated colleagues in a well-respected federal organization:
• An opportunity to connect with Canadians at their most valued natural and cultural treasures.
The results of this process will be used to fill a term vacancy and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures such as: Seasonal Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.
Essential Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
EX1: Relevant experience in travelling and/or working outdoors in rough terrain or wilderness recreation and travel.
EX2: Experience in handling, setting up and using field work equipment, including hand and/or light mechanized tools.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation, and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the Waterton Lakes National Park’s area.
K2: Knowledge of non-native plant species and control methods.
K3: Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions.
ABILITIES
A1: Ability to conduct active resource management activities such as, invasive plant management, ecological restoration, and other related tasks.
A2: Ability to follow procedures and protocols, and to report on issues.
A3: Ability to collect and record data in appropriate formats.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Exercises sound judgement;
PS2: Takes responsibility
PS3: Demonstrates integrity
PS4: Strives for excellence
PS5: Personally connects with people
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION
• Completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology)
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in invasive plant management.
ADDITIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Pesticide Application License
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 holidays, when required.
• Work alone as required;
•Stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods.
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status;
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Possession and maintenance of St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR Certificate
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
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation.
Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
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.
Tips for applicants:
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.