About the position
DutiesAs a Maintenance Worker II – Field Crew Member, you will work as part of a team on either the Maintenance team or the Trail Crew within the Jasper Field Unit, based on operational needs and candidate preference. You will take day-to-day direction from your Field Crew Lead and supervisor. Responsibilities include:
a) Performing hands-on maintenance, repair, and construction tasks as directed;
b) Operating and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and light equipment safely;
c) Working effectively as part of a crew in a variety of field conditions;
d) Reporting hazards, incidents, or issues to your supervisor or crew lead;
e) Following all OHS requirements, safe work procedures, and Parks Canada policies.
Trail Crew-specific duties may include: trail tread repair, bridge and boardwalk maintenance, drainage work, hazard tree removal, chainsaw operations, vegetation management and brushing (particularly in post-fire regrowth areas), and remote backcountry camp operations.
Maintenance team-specific duties may include: building and facility maintenance, campground and day use area upkeep, light equipment operation, and general labouring tasks as directed by the crew lead and supervisor.
Work environmentParks Canada Agency is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
Parks Canada Agency’s Mandate: On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
The Jasper Field Unit is comprised of Jasper National Park and Fort St. James National Historic Site (NHS), with staff located in Jasper, Alberta and Fort St. James, British Columbia. The Field Unit Superintendent is located in Jasper. In addition to Fort St. James NHS, the Field Unit is also responsible for five other national historic sites located within Jasper National Park: The Jasper Park Information Centre NHS, Athabasca Pass NHS, Yellowhead Pass NHS, Jasper House NHS and the Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House NHS.
Due to the location of Parks Canada’s heritage places, we work with a wide diversity of Indigenous peoples across the country. Of the lands and waters in our care, more than three quarters of these are managed with the support of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In recent decades, Parks Canada has worked hard to strengthen relationships with Indigenous partners. Our current approach, which views Indigenous peoples as partners in the management of Canada’s heritage places is reflected in all of the work we do, and is a shared responsibility of all Parks Canada team members.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill indeterminate, seasonal and/or term vacancies at the GL-MAN-03 group and level within the Jasper Field Unit. The resulting list may be used to staff identical or similar positions at GL-MAN-03 or lower, with various tenures (indeterminate, seasonal, term, acting assignment), depending on the status of the selected candidate and operational requirements.
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We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line 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 on-line 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
Conditions of employment
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- You must be willing to work overtime, shift-work, weekends, and statutory and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled. Compensation will be as prescribed in the Terms and Conditions of Employment applicable to you.
- You must be willing to work and travel in varied terrain, adverse weather conditions, and isolated locations using various means of transportation (e.g., helicopter, ATV, boat, foot).
- You must be able to live and work for up to 10 days in a remote location in varied weather conditions.
- You must be willing and physically able to perform sustained heavy physical labour outdoors.
- You may be required to undergo pre-placement and/or periodic medical evaluations.
- You must be willing to obtain and maintain a valid Standard First Aid certificate and CPR-C prior to start, or within a reasonable period following hire.
- You will be required to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment in accordance with Parks Canada Uniform Policy.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
Completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience relevant to maintenance, construction, or field operations.
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OPERATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
EXPERIENCE:
* Acceptable experience = minimum 1 year within the past 5 years.
EX1: Experience working outdoors or in remote areas performing physical work.
EX2: Experience performing routine maintenance, repair, or construction tasks (e.g., trails, roads, bridges, buildings, grounds, landscaping, or similar).
EX3: Experience using hand tools and/or power tools related to maintenance, construction, or grounds work (e.g., chainsaws, brush saws, rakes, pulaskis, drills, grinders).
EX4: Experience working as part of a team to complete construction or maintenance tasks.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures in a field or outdoor environment.
K2: Knowledge of the proper use and basic maintenance of hand tools and light mechanized equipment (e.g., chainsaws, brush saws, small power tools).
ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to contribute and perform within a team environment.
A2: Ability to work safely in adverse or physically demanding conditions.
A3: Ability to identify and report operational problems while working in the field.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and receive direction from a supervisor.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Takes responsibility for their work.
PS2: Communicates effectively.
PS3: Shows initiative.
PS4: Exercises sound judgment.
PS5: Works respectfully with others; contributes to a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment.
PS6: Follows direction and works within established procedures
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
TRAIL CREW
AE1: Experience in trail building or maintenance using hand tools (e.g., pulaskis, hoes, rock bars, loppers).
AE2: Experience in vegetation management, brushing, or clearing.
AE3: Experience in backcountry travel or remote field operations.
AE4: Valid chainsaw certification, or completion of a certified chainsaw course.
MAINTENANCE TEAM
AE1: Experience in building or facility maintenance (e.g., campgrounds, day use areas, outhouses, picnic infrastructure).
AE2: Experience operating light equipment such as a skid steer, tractor, mini excavator, or ATV.
AE3: Experience with general building repairs.
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.
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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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.