Resource Management Officer in Manitoba's North

Duties
This position provides logistical, technical and analytical support, with a focus on maintaining ecological integrity of Wapusk National Park. The position plays a key role in the Resource Conservation team in support of science and monitoring. The position contributes to various aspects of research and monitoring and active management, including recommending methods, preparing field programs, conducting and/or overseeing field activities, following proper protocols and safe work practices, data collection, entry, and management, proper equipment use and maintenance, coordinating and sourcing equipment/repairs, logistical planning and project scheduling, developing contracts, providing input on Resource Conservation programs and documents.
This position also supports writing reports, protocols or the other technical documents in support of program operations and the impact assessment needs in Wapusk National Park. This position has a year-round field component and is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to build on their significant field skills in a subarctic setting across many fields of study through a variety of seasons.
Other duties may include working with community and Indigenous stakeholders to maintain positive working relationship, supervising staff and students in field operations, assisting with Visitor Safety program, participating in human-wildlife coexistence program.

Work environment
How would you like to join the Resource Conservation team in Wapusk National Park?
Wapusk NP is an 11,475 km2 remote National Park on the west coast of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba. The Manitoba Field Unit covers the south and north portions of the province. Wapusk National Park and seven national historic sites make up the field unit. This position is based in Churchill, Manitoba with the focus on Wapusk National Park and the National Historic Sites (York Factory NHS and Prince of Wales Fort NHS). The National Historic sites are both important components of the fur-trade story and the relationships between English, French and Indigenous peoples. The opportunity to work in such a diverse field unit is what makes this role exciting and interesting.
As an employer Parks Canada offers learning and training opportunities to support you in your current and future career, family-related leave benefits, access to the Public Service Health Care, Dental Plan and pension plan as well as access to an Employee Assistance Program to support you through all stages of your career.About Churchill: This is the gateway community for Wapusk and York Factory and Prince of Wales Fort NHS. It is on the western shores of Hudson Bay, at the mouth of the Churchill River. It has a population of around 800, comprised of Cree, Dene, Inuit, Métis and non-Indigenous people. Churchill is an isolated community, accessible by air and rail. Summers have almost perpetual daylight, while winters offer opportunities for aurora viewing. Churchill offers excellent nature-based opportunities for recreation, such as paddling and snowshoeing, with town amenities including a grocery store, post office, bank, gas station, elementary and high schools, library, recreational facility (gymnasium, fitness centre, hockey arena (seasonal), curling rink, swimming pool), hotels, airport, RCMP detachment, volunteer fire department and health centre (Emergency room, Northern Medical Unit (doctors), Pharmacy, Lab Works).
The Resource Conservation team is responsible for delivering programs that include ecological integrity monitoring, active ecosystem management, species at risk protection and recovery, impact assessment, and ecological restoration. Resource Conservation staff also support the field unit in such activities as research permitting, providing scientific advice and support to park managers, working with external partners, and contributing to visitor programs and incident response operations.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one (1) full-time term position until March 2029. This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in the same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
In accordance with obligation under the Wapusk National Park, Park Establishment Agreement, preference will be given to internal and external persons who are Northern Residents as defined in the Park Establishment Agreement. A Northern resident is defined as:
a) Any person/resident within local government district of Churchill*,
b) Any person/resident in any settlement along Canadian National Railway “Bay Line” from Bird northward, and
c) Any member of Fox Lake or York Factory First Nations.
*Note: Must have resided in Churchill for at least 6 months immediately before the closing date for this competition.We prefer to accept online applications for this process. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below. No cover letter required – respond to questions in the on-line application.The following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
* Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
* Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
* Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
* Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
* For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.AI applications can be used as a tool in this process, but may not be used to generate your responses. We want to assess your skills and abilities, and your responses should reflect your unique voice and experience. 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.Communication for this process will only be sent via email. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and that you inform our office via email of any updates as required. Ensure you include an email address you can access from home and that it accepts email from unknown users. You are strongly encouraged to check your email on a regular basis, including your junk mail folder.All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and responses to screening questions, may be used in the assessment of qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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• Obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance;
• Valid class 5 or provincial equivalent driver’s license;
• Valid Wilderness First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR C certificate;
• Successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course;
• Valid Possession and Acquisition License;
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks.

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• 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 sometimes on short notice
• 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 (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required
• Willingness to work in adverse or uncomfortable weather situations (e.g. rain, cold and heat), challenging terrain, and irritants such as biting/stinging insects
• Meet and maintain Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Willingness to obtain other certification as required and identified by the field unit

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Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology) or other discipline relevant to the position, or an acceptable combination of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology), training and experience in a field related to the position.

• Significant* experience in travelling or working in the front and backcountry environments on multiday trips using various modes of travel in all seasons

• Experience leading two (2) or more phases of field research projects (design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data/sample collection requirements, data/sample analysis, presentation of results).

• Experience preparing technical/scientific reports, manuscripts drafts, protocols, impact assessments, presentations, web site information, public presentations or displays.

• Experience using a variety of computer applications for collecting, entering and managing data and report writing (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, Geographic Information Systems, etc.)

• Ability to follow appropriate protocols for sample/data collection and compilation, and to report on issues appropriately
• Ability to foster working relationship with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, external research partners and multi-jurisdictional teams
• Ability to schedule and coordinate work, set standards and priorities in field work for science and monitoring
• Ability to prepare and present scientific and assessment reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using a variety of techniques

• Knowledge of methodology and procedures for scientific testing and data/sample collection
• Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements
• Knowledge of terrestrial/marine environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to Wapusk National Park’s area
• Knowledge of environmental and natural sciences theories and principles

• Exercises sound judgment
• Personally connects with people
• Makes things happen
• Communicates effectively
• Takes responsibility

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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A graduate degree (eg. MSc) from a recognized university with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology) or other discipline relevant to the position.

• Experience carrying out wildlife tracking surveys, conducting aerial surveys

• Experience working in the area of human wildlife conflict, including use of a variety of human-wildlife conflict management techniques

• Experience leading impact assessment processes

• Experience as a team leader/mentor and supervising staff

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