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As part of the vegetation management team, you will support a wide range of projects that aim to maintain and improve ecological integrity throughout the Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay Field Unit of Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
Duties include:
• Actively managing non-native vegetation using a variety of integrated techniques, including prevention methods, manual control, and herbicide application.
• Supporting restoration and reclamation activities related to invasive vegetation management, wildfire protection, and wildlife habitat improvement.
• Coordinating vegetation fieldwork in front country and back country locations. Fieldwork involves hiking long distances on and off trail, over varied or strenuous terrain, at times in remote locations or overnight.
• Monitoring vegetation trends using established protocols. Collect, manage, and analyse vegetation and spatial data.
• Supervising and training seasonal staff.
• Providing support for additional projects within the fire and vegetation program.
Our dedicated, multidisciplinary teams work together to maintain and improve our unique infrastructure to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, conservation of built heritage, and great visitor experiences.
Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:
📅 Paid vacation and leave
🩺Health and dental benefits
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
🍁 Contribution to public service
The results of this process will be used to fill a seasonal vacancy(ies) of approximately 6 months. Successful candidates will be expected to start employment in April 2025. The results of this process may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the EG-03 group/level in the Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit or other areas within the Parks Canada Agency, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications may result in the rejection of your application.
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, forestry) or other discipline relevant to the position; or an acceptable combination of two years of a post-secondary education with training and experience in a field related to the position. Preference may be given to candidates with university degrees.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in travelling or working in wilderness areas, under various climatic conditions.
• Experience participating in two (2) or more phases of vegetation management or monitoring projects (design, logistics, active management, data/sample collection, data analysis, presentation of results);
• Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation;
• Experience contributing to the preparation of technical/scientific reports or public presentations.
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KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements;
• Knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions, specific to the Central Rockies Ecosystem;
• Knowledge of vegetation management activities and techniques.
ABILITIES
• Ability to follow procedures and protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activities;
• Ability to work outside in a variety of geographic and climatic conditions;
• Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of technical reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using variety of techniques;
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications in the development and maintenance of databases.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Exercises sound judgment
• Communicates effectively
• Takes responsibility
• Demonstrate Integrity
ASSET QUALIFICATION
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Possession of Advanced Wilderness First Aid 40hr (or equivalent) and CPR certificate
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in vegetation identification (native and non-native)
• Experience in work planning and supervising crews
• 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.
• Experience in ecological restoration or reclamation activities and techniques.
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/territorial holidays, when required
• Will be required to obtain a pesticide applicator certification
• Will be required to undergo, pass, and maintain Advanced Wilderness First Aid (40hr or equivalent) and CPR certification.
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance. Learn more about Security Screening (https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted).
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks.
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
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. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.