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Duties
Technical Service Officer duties may include project management, supervision and scheduling maintenance activities for a combination of the following: road infrastructure; buildings and structures (contemporary and reproductions); cultural assets; historic landscapes; recreational facilities including campgrounds, day use facilities, beaches, and trails/boardwalks; vehicles and heavy equipment fleets; boats; plaques; public utilities i.e. potable water distribution and treatment systems, wastewater systems, electric power systems, solid waste systems, climate-control systems; radio communications systems and petroleum storage tanks.
Work environmentPukaskwa National Park is a vast, wild, natural park found on the edge of the world’s largest freshwater lake. It is a place where powerful waves collide with rugged, towering coastlines, a place of endless sunsets over sandy driftwood beaches. A place where everyone can catch a glimpse of the rich traditions, values, and contemporary life of the Anishinaabe.
Do you want to explore new challenges in your career, discover your full potential and help strengthen a world-class organization? Then become part of the team at Parks Canada, an internationally renowned agency dedicated to protecting Canada's natural, historical, and cultural treasures and presenting them for the world to appreciate and enjoy.
Top 6 reasons to work for Parks Canada:
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026)
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to create and maintain an inventory list to fill one indeterminate future vacancy and/or temporary vacancies in the same or similar positions.
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 same or other parts of the country.
Important messages
You can apply to this competition in one of three ways.
1. Online
a. Visit the GC jobs website and search for the following process number: 2026-CAP-PUK-IND-EA-08.
b. Complete the online application and answer the online screening questions.
2. By Email
a. Send in your resume and cover letter to .
b. In your email please indicate you’re applying on process: 2026-CAP-PUK-IND-EA-08.
3. In Person
a. Visit the Pukaskwa National Park Administration office and drop off your resume in person with one of the Parks Canada staff.
b. Please indicate you’re applying on process: 2026-CAP-PUK-IND-EA-08.
Please note that for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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✔️Possess and maintain valid Class G driver's license (or equivalent)
✔️Achieve small water operator certification within 4-months of employment
✔️Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks
Operational Requirements
✔️Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment
✔️Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and
provincial/territorial holidays when required
✔️Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
Graduation from a post-secondary institute with a technology diploma in a specialty including, but not limited to: architectural, building, construction, civil, electrical, mechanical or structural engineering, or similar,
or
Possess a recognized trade certification within a relevant field or has significant* experience in a management, supervisor or foreman role.
or
A combination of both education and significant* work experience
*Significant experience would be defined as a minimum of 3 years in a property supervisory/management role
** Relevant experience would be defined as a minimum of 2 years in the last 6 years of work experience
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
✔️Experience drafting a scope of work and detailing specifications for procurements and/or services
✔️ Experience working with multi-discipline trade groups and an understanding of why they need to work together
✔️ Experience working in a team environment and in a collaborative fashion with functions outside your own specialty (such as stakeholders or end users)
✔️ Experience inspecting completed work and assessing deficiencies
✔️ Experience working effectively with diverse contractors, staff and trades groups, including conflict resolution
✔️ Experience in the management of human resources and administration
✔️ Experience with general project documentation and audit requirements
✔️ Experience with team building and staff supervision
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
✔️ Knowledge of project management and lifecycle principles
✔️Knowledge of small water and wastewater systems and operational requirements
✔️ Knowledge of current codes and standards related to construction
✔️Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies governing occupational health and safety – specifically construction site and worker safety
✔️Knowledge of basic Asset principles such as Preventative Maintenance, Deferred Work,
Replacement Values, Value Engineering Review (as it relates to lifecycle management), and Condition Assessments
✔️Knowledge of work planning techniques including cost estimating, scheduling, and budgeting
ABILITIES
✔️Ability to work in high pressure environment
✔️Ability to use computers and programs (outlook, adobe, chrome)
✔️Ability to organize work on multiple tasks
✔️Ability to problem solve when a problem exists that requires a fix
✔️Ability to learn, adapt, and improve in an effective manner
✔️Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the delivery of presentations to different levels
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
✔️Exercises sound judgment
✔️Demonstrates integrity
✔️Strives for excellence
✔️Makes things happen
✔️Exemplifies team building
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Asset Qualifications
✔️Work experience in a campground setting
✔️Experience managing both water (micro systems, well and lake fed) and wastewater systems (Sewage Lagoons - Level 1)
✔️ Knowledge of services, activities and facilities of Pukaskwa National Park
✔️Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and heritage of Northwestern Ontario
✔️Knowledge of Asset Management Software Basics or a Work Order-based work program
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- A cover letter - (If you are applying via email or in person) Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then briefly describe how they meet each of these factors by providing concrete examples. 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 in the cover letter
- Contact information for 2 references
Respond to a text question addressing the following
- Please provide the name of your community in which you are a member of.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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