About the position
DutiesProvides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, trails and facilities maintenance; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements for the Parks Canada Agency.
This is outdoor, physically demanding work. You will be expected to perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely, to work and travel in varied terrain and weather conditions and provide and wear sturdy footwear suitable for hiking and working in a mountainous environment. You must be willing and able to spend up to ten days duration in a remote work location, work weekends, holidays and overtime and assist with forest fire suppression, including stand-by and extra-duty if required.
Work environmentThis could be your work place; Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. A variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery.
Why work for Parks Canada? Here are the top ten reasons:
1. Rewarding work: Offering interesting, rewarding and exciting work you won’t get anywhere else.
2. Work-life balance: Parks workers can enjoy a healthy work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements.
3. Paid vacation and leave policies: Employees can enjoy generous paid vacation time and leave policies, including parental leave, sick leave, and personal days.
4. Pension and retirement benefits: Parks employees are eligible for generous comprehensive defined benefit pension plans and retirement benefits, ensuring a secure financial future.
5. Health and dental benefits: Parks Canada provides extensive health and dental coverage to our employees, covering a range of services and treatments.
6. Training and professional development: Parks invests in our workforce by offering various training and professional development opportunities, allowing workers to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
7. Contribution to public service: Working for Parks Canada and the Government of Canada means contributing to public service and making a meaningful impact on the nation's natural and cultural heritage.
8. Diverse and inclusive workplace: Parks Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, promoting equal opportunities for all employees.
9. Working in beautiful locations: This is an opportunity to work and live in the spectacular Banff National Park.
Transfer and promotion opportunities: As a large employer, the Government of Canada offers numerous opportunities for internal transfers and promotions across the country, giving workers the chance to explore different roles and locations throughout their career.
Intent of the process
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.
Positions to be filled
2
Important messages
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
You must provide contact information for 3 work references.
Living accommodations will not be provided.
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.
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the designated employment equity groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities.
*** 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) and Additional Qualifications.
Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the Essential Qualifications in order to move on to the next step. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application.
Note: Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - • Obtain and maintain a reliability security clearance;
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Must be met prior to employment)
• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license and be legally able to drive;
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment and periodic medical checks;
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willing and able to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Current First Aid certification (St John’s Standard or equivalent). NOTE: A copy of certification will be required at time of interview invitation. Failure to provide a copy of certification will result in your application not being assessed further.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a secondary school diploma or approved alternatives or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Current First Aid certification (St John’s Standard or equivalent).
NOTE: A copy of certification will be required at time of interview invitation. Failure to provide a copy of certification will result in your application not being assessed further.
EXPERIENCE IN:
• Experience in the use, operation and maintenance of a range of manual and power tools and equipment;
• Experience in travelling or working in a remote location;
• Experience in multi-day hikes, carrying an overnight pack;
• Experience in travel by various forms including: hiking, horse, bike, boat and/or helicopter.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Parks Canada Agency;
• Trail and facilities maintenance and construction techniques and standards in wilderness areas.
ABILITIES:
• Operate a wide variety of tools in a safe manner;
• Work independently;
• Perform effectively in a team work environment;
• Follow procedures and protocol and adapt as required to meet unexpected conditions;
• Travel by various means in a remote mountainous environment.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Exercises sound judgement;
• Personally connects with people;
• Makes things happen;
• Communicates effectively;
• Takes responsibility.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
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.
* Copies of current certification will be required at time of interview.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCES:
• Completed a resource management or wilderness recreation diploma or at least two years toward a degree in natural sciences;
• Wilderness Orientation First Aid certification;
• Chainsaw use certification and experience;
• Experience working in and around helicopters;
• Training and experience working and travelling with horses.