About the position
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 fill a vacant position for 12 months.
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
🚩The Parks Canada employees who applied to the 2026-CAP-PUK-IND-EA-08 and 2026-CAP-PUK-IND-IA-11 competitions will not be required to apply to this process as your application will be considered.
How to Apply:
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-TERM-EA-16
b. Complete the online application and answer the online screening questions (if applicable)
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-TERM-EA-16
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.
Questions or for more information: Call 807-229-0801 or email:
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📌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.
📌Note: Housing is not provided.
📌Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
📌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.
📢We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. Candidates are expected to communicate respectfully at all times. Disrespectful or inappropriate communication may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
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 identify issues and implement effective solutions when challenges arise, including the initiative to resolve problems independently without requiring guidance
✔️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
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