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STREAM 1 - VEGETATION:
Reporting to the Vegetation Specialist, your role will be to implement and monitor terrestrial restoration projects within the Banff Field Unit (non native vegetation management, reclamation/restoration, and five-needle pine recovery). As part of the Fire/Vegetation team, you will coordinate a wide range of tasks and projects that help maintain and improve ecological integrity. Activities may include:
a) Delivering the Integrated Pest Management Plan for Non-Native Vegetation, including herbicide applications in front and backcountry settings.
b) Supporting restoration and reclamation activities such as seed collecting, planting, seeding, and organizing contractors.
c) Organizing and delivering front and back country trips targeted at achieving management targets and monitoring objectives.
d) Supervising a crew of 6
e) Working with, collecting, and processing spatial data
f) Performing data analysis and report writing
The ideal candidate enjoys being outside and has experience in supervising professionals. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent logistics and organization skills to ensure their team is efficient, effective, and engaged.
STREAM 2 – FIRE:
Delivers technical and analytical services in applied science, monitoring, active management, and emergency response related to fire management. Duties include maintaining database for fire weather and fire behaviour and maintenance of specialized equipment. Development of prescribed fire, fuel management plans and environmental assessments in support of fire management in the field unit. Fills field unit fire duty officer role on a rotating basis.
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.
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Please clearly identify in your application the positions or streams for which you are applying.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
A covering letter
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION (BOTH STREAMS VEGETATION AND FIRE):
ED1: Minimum completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, forestry) or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in a field related to the position.
NOTE: Proof of education will be required at time of interview.
EXPERIENCE (BOTH STREAMS VEGETATION AND FIRE):
EX1: Experience in travelling or working in the field under various climatic conditions.
EX2: Experience participating in field research or active management projects.
EX3: Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation.
EX4: Experience contributing to the preparation of technical/scientific reports and manuscripts drafts, presentations, web site information, public presentation or displays.
EXPERIENCE (STREAM 2 – FIRE)
EX5: Experience in fire management including prescribed fires and emergency wildfire operations.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE (STREAM 1 – VEGETATION):
K1: Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
K2: Knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation, and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the mountain national parks.
KNOWLEDGE (STREAM 2 – FIRE):
K3: Knowledge of fire management activities including fire suppression, prescribed fire and fuel management projects.
K4: Knowledge of and application of the Incident Command System (ICS).
K5: Knowledge of wildland fire behavior concepts and prediction, particularly as they relate to fire line safety.
ABILITIES (BOTH STREAMS VEGETATION AND FIRE):
A1: Ability to follow appropriate protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activity.
A2: Ability to conduct analysis of spatial and non-spatial data using various media and software.
A3: Ability to carry out data manipulation requirements as directed.
A4: Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of scientific reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using variety of techniques.
A5: Ability to use a variety of computer applications in the development and maintenance of databases.
ABILITIES (STREAM 2 – FIRE)
A6: Ability to determine operational requirements, activities and mechanisms for fuel management, prescribed fires and emergency wildfire response.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Exercises sound judgment.
PS2: Communicates effectively.
PS3: Takes responsibility.
PS4: Demonstrate Integrity.
Asset Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION (STREAM 2 – FIRE):
AED1: Successful completion of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre's (CIFFC) Advanced Wildland Fire Behaviour course.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE CRITERIA (STREAM 1 – VEGETATION):
AEX1: Experience in vegetation identification (native and non-native)
AEX 2: Experience in work planning and supervising crews
AEX 3: 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.
AEX 4: Experience in landscaping, restoration or reclamation activities
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (STREAM 2 – FIRE)
AEX 5: Experience supervising crew(s) while on alert during period of high and extreme fire danger and on the fireline
Asset Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE CRITERIA (STREAM 1 – VEGETATION):
AEX1: Experience in vegetation identification (native and non-native).
AEX 2: Experience in work planning and supervising crews.
AEX 3: 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.
AEX 4: Experience in landscaping, restoration, or reclamation activities
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (STREAM 2 – FIRE):
AEX 5: Experience supervising crew(s) while on alert during period of high and extreme fire danger and on the fire line.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (BOTH STREAMS VEGETATION AND FIRE):
• 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.
• Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g., all terrain vehicles) and marine (motorised and non-motorized vessels) as required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (BOTH STREAMS VEGETATION AND FIRE):
(Must be met prior to employment)
• Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability Status including fingerprints.
• 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 St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR Certificate.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (STREAM 2 – FIRE):
• Successful completion of Moderate Fitness Test as per the Parks Canada Standard Operating Procedure, "Fire Management Workplace Fitness Capacity Test”.
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.
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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 who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
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