Planner

Duties
The Planner I reports to the Manager of Integrated Land Use Policy and Planning in Jasper National Park. This position is responsible for conducting policy reviews and providing recommendations to senior decision-makers, supporting Indigenous and public consultation for Parks Canada and third-party projects, and representing Parks Canada as a regulatory authority in the review of third-party development proposals.

Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency dedicated to protecting and presenting Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural heritage through a network of national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites across the country.

Intent of the process
This competition will be used to fill a one-year term position ending March 31, 2027. The position is based in Jasper, AB, and temporary housing may be available for the successful candidate. A hybrid work arrangement, including weekly in-person days, may be considered for candidates commuting from outside the Jasper area.This process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures and Parks Canada locations.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024). We will only accept online applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the online application. *** 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) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.The asset qualifications are not essential to the job but would 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.
Persons who are unable to apply online must contact Jasper HR prior to the closing date.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.

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Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance.

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Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in land use planning, geography, biology/ecology, environmental design/science or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a related field.

EXPERIENCE: EX1: Experience in leading planning, policy, or land use projects.
EX2: Experience in providing policy and planning advice to senior management on issues related to protected areas, conservation, land use or development.
EX3: Experience in conducting and reviewing Indigenous and public consultation on major projects.
EX4: Experience collecting, analyzing and integrating environmental, cultural, social and economic data and information to inform planning and policy projects.

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of Parks Canada’s mandate, legislation and policies related to land-use and development in Canada’s national park system.
K2: Knowledge of best practices for Indigenous and public consultations.

ABILITIES:A1: Ability to analyze issues, develop options and provide advice and recommendations to management.
A2: Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders with conflicting and competing positions and interests.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A4: Ability to manage multiple priorities.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES:LA1: Exercises sound judgement
LA2: Demonstrates integrity
LA3: Make things happen
LA4: Demonstrates flexibility

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1. Experience leading planning, policy and land use projects in a protected area context.
AEX2: Experience representing a regulator and reviewing and making recommendations on the conformance of third-party development proposals and liaising with third-party stakeholders.

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