Weed Harvester Operator - Rideau Canal GL-MAN-05 A1

Duties
🛥️ The Weed Harvester Operator (GL-MAN-05 A1) for the Rideau Canal is responsible for operating a mechanical weed harvesting vessel to clear unwanted aquatic vegetation growth from the navigation channel between Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario. The main duties include transporting and operating the weed harvester at various locations on the Rideau Canal to clear weeds from the navigation channel, as well as operating a dump truck to transport and dispose of weeds offsite. At the beginning and end of the operating season, the Weed Harvester Operator undertakes maintenance activities on the weed harvesting vessels, such as cleaning, painting, lubricating, etc. In addition, they provide support to the Asset Management team, which includes maintenance, repair and construction to grounds, buildings and marine assets. The Weed Harvester Operator is responsible for planning and coordinating work for one other employee (GL-MAN-03).

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, marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.Ontario's historic canals are defining features of Canada, governed by Parks Canada who protects and presents these special places to all who visit them.As a part of Parks Canada, the Ontario Waterways Unit is responsible for both the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Sites.From the heart of Canada’s capital, the historic Rideau Canal waterway winds south from Ottawa through towns, farms and woodlands for 202 kilometres (126 miles) towards Kingston on Lake Ontario. The working canal, with its 19th century locks and structures, links rivers and lakes with man-made channels - an ideal landscape for outdoor activities and glimpses of Old Ontario.

Intent of the process
The current need is to staff one (1) seasonal position (0.75 FTE). However, this process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar position(s) with various tenures, security levels and/or language requirements.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date. Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. 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. Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. 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. 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.🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).

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• Obtain and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
• Possess a valid Province of Ontario class DZ license upon appointment (original proof must be provided).
• Possess or obtain within 6 months of appointment a valid Province of Ontario class A or AR driver’s license or greater with Z endorsement (original proof must be provided).
• Possess or obtain within 3 months of appointment a valid Small Vessel Operator’s Proficiency (SVOP - original proof must be provided).
• Possess or obtain within 3 month of appointment a valid Marine First Aid Certification (original proof must be provided).

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• Willing and able to do work that involves strenuous physical labour.
• Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Willing and able to travel to all areas of the canal.
• Willing and able to complete work near fast-moving water.
• Willing and able to work from heights of up to 30 feet (9 metres).
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays when required.
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and Personal Protective Equipment when required.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive, and the incumbent will be required to comply with the Agency’s zero tolerance policy and report fit for duty.

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🎓 Education:
• Successful completion of secondary school.

✨ Experience:
• Experience providing leadership.
• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Experience in the operation of marine vessels.

🧠 Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Rideau Canal waterway, marine waterways regulations and navigational aids.
• Knowledge of general health and safety practices and procedures.

📌 Core Competencies:
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking things through
• Working efficiently with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

📣 Abilities:
• Ability to conduct work in accordance with instructions, established procedures and techniques, and the correct use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to organize, coordinate and plan work tasks according to requirements, which includes establishing priorities and completing critical tasks.
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions and make or arrange for necessary repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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🦺 Asset Experience:
• Experience in the maintenance, repair, and construction of marine assets.
• Experience engaging with members of the public.

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