About the position
Duties
As a Parks Canada Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects across iconic Parks Canada locations. From visitor facilities and trails to buildings and municipal service systems, project manager responsibilities span the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through construction and close out. You will work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high quality, sustainable projects in some of Canada’s most remarkable places.
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 requirements in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
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.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026).
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Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
We thank in advance all those who apply. Only the persons selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Operational Requirements
- Willingness to wear the Parks Canada uniform, identifier clothing and required safety equipment.
- Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
- Requirement to work overtime, weekends and statutory/provincial/territorial holidays.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
🎓 Education
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree in engineering or architecture¹, or a diploma in engineering technology or architectural technology², or an acceptable combination of education and experience³.
¹Graduation from a post-secondary institution with a degree in engineering or architecture (i.e. University degree) combined with a minimum of 3 years of experience* within the past 6 years in construction and project management related to built assets.
²Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a diploma in engineering technology or architectural technology (i.e. College diploma) combined with a minimum of 4 years of experience* within the last 6 years in construction and project management related to built assets.
³Combined experience in Construction site management, Site inspection, and/or Professional Project Management of built assets, totalling 15 years of experience* within the last 20 years.
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💼 Experience
EX1: Experience in project management of new construction or rehabilitation projects.
EX2: Experience in establishing and leading project teams and/or multi-disciplinary teams of technical specialists and coordinating work with internal/external stakeholders.
EX3: Experience with on-site supervision of construction projects and managing contractors.
EX4: Experience writing technical documents such as requests for proposals and statements of work required for the provision of contracted services.
📚 Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of principles and best practices associated with project management and contract management.
K2: Knowledge of standards and construction methods of civil works related to built works.
📋 Abilities
AB1: Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information including technical drawings and specifications.
AB2: Ability to plan, execute, monitor & control, and close new construction or rehabilitation projects.
AB3: Ability to seek out and identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
AB5: Ability to operate independently with full accountability and minimal supervision.
⭐ Personal suitability
- Makes things happen;
- Strives for excellence;
- Exercises sound judgement.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
📌 Asset Experience
AEX1 : Significant** experience in managing construction phase services of built infrastructure in environmentally and culturally sensitive areas.
AEX2 :Significant** experience in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including Indigenous Groups, to complete construction or rehabilitation of built assets.
** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience acquired over a period of at least 2 years and within the last 4 years.
📌💡Asset Knowledge
- Knowledge of greening strategies related to construction projects in project planning, design and construction stages.
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.
To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.