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*** 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.
Important Information and Instructions:
-Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work
-Living accommodations will not be provided
Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
Vegetation Management (VM) position description:
Supports the vegetation management program through assisting in Integrated Pest Management, disturbed site reclamation/restoration, and vegetation monitoring. Conducts front and backcountry surveys and control for non-native vegetation while collecting geospatial data for monitoring purposes. The majority of the work will include mechanical and chemical control of non-native vegetation (using hand tools, brush saw, etc.), restoration activities (soil amendments, seeding, planting, staking, translocations) and monitoring (transects, rangeland health monitoring). Position is field based with the expectation of working in a team environment and with the majority of time spent outdoors. Students must be comfortable in remote backcountry settings for extended periods (up to 5 days).
Ecological Integrity Monitoring (EIM) position description:
Students will conduct field work to monitor forest and alpine songbird diversity, pika abundance, amphibian occupancy and wildlife occupancy (wildlife remote cameras). In addition, students will support EIM projects at the office with fieldwork preparation and planning, organizing and servicing field equipment, data entry and management, remote camera photo classification, and songbird/amphibian audio classification. Students must be physically fit; and able to safely travel, navigate and spend full days in the wilderness.
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.
The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in the Banff Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least one year 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 sciences.
Currently registered as a full-time student in a recognized institution.
Proof of education will be required at time of interview.
Possession and maintenance of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
EXPERIENCE IN:
• Strong wilderness travel skills including experience hiking long distances with a heavy backpack, often in trail-less and steep mountainous terrain; in inclement weather conditions; and on day and overnight trips.
• Experience following scientific field data collection protocols and recording data accurately.
• Experience using scientific research computer applications such as spreadsheets and/or databases.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Parks Canada, its mandate and values and principles
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Exercises sound judgment
• Takes responsibility
• Demonstrates integrity
• Strives for excellence
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
Asset Qualifications:
The following qualifications may be applied and/or assessed because they are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process, so please describe how you meet any of the following criteria.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with ecological restoration and/or landscaping, including use of hand tools and small mechanized equipment for vegetation management.
• Experience with native and/or non-native plant identification
• Knowledge of Banff National Park’s landscape, weather and wildlife safety protocols
• Certifications including but not limited to: Wilderness First Aid – 40-hour min, Electro-fishing, PAL etc.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted);
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal safety equipment;
• Willing and able to work varied hours, shift, weekends, evenings, overtime and holidays;
• Willing and able to work outdoors and be exposed to various weather conditions;
• Willing and able to travel between various work sites and in inclement weather conditions.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Must be met prior to employment)
• Reliability status security clearance
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
Note: Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, minority Francophones, and members of racially minoritized groups and encourage applicants to self-identify in their application.
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact prior to the closing date.
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.