Resource Management Officer I: Fire Effects Technician

Duties
The Resource Management Officer I (EG-03) delivers technical and analytical services in applied science, monitoring and active management related to a resource management program. You will work as part of the Resource Conservation team to plan, monitor, assess and restore ecosystem health and functioning.Fire Effects Technician - You will monitor pre and post fire effects on vegetation, soils, and cultural resources and assist in study design, data collection & management, field work coordination with other researchers, analysis, and report writing for the fire and vegetation program. You will conduct geospatial and data analysis and prepare geospatial and technical products to support fire management activities. You will be expected to pass the wildland fire fitness standard for Type 2 firefighters, and participate in fire-related training, application of prescribed fires, and may contribute to wildfire responses on behalf of Parks Canada. This work will be focused in Jasper National Park but could require travel for fire management across Canada. Based in Jasper, Alberta, this is an opportunity to apply your passion for science and conservation to help protect and manage one of Canada’s most iconic National Parks, apply your wilderness travel expertise and take initiative while being a part of a positive and inclusive team.

Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
💰 Pension and retirement benefits
🩺Health and dental benefits
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
📈 Transfer and promotion opportunities
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service

Intent of the process
Jasper National Park is accepting applications for anticipated term positions at the EG-03 level in the Resource Conservation Function. The positions offered will be in the Vegetation & Fire Management program.A list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time).

Important messages
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026). 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.

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Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted);
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
• Possession and maintenance of a current Standard First Aid Certificate (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR certificate.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of the Type 2 wildland firefighter fitness standard;
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willing and able to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Willing and able to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.

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EDUCATION:
Completion of Bachelor of Science from an accredited university in a field related to the position (eg. Ecology, Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Resource Management, Geography).

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in travelling or working in remote mountain wilderness areas;
• Experience participating in two (2) or more phases of field research projects; (design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data/sample collection requirements, data/sample analysis, presentation of results)
• Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation;
• Experience using ESRI Arc GIS software.
• Experience managing and summarizing data using R statistical software.

KNOWLEDGE:
● Of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements;
● of terrestrial/marine environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the Jasper National Park’s area.

ABILITIES:
• to follow appropriate protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activity
• to conduct analysis of spatial and non-spatial data using various media and software
• to carry out data manipulation requirements as directed;
• to assist in the preparation and presentation of scientific reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using variety of techniques;
• to use a variety of computer applications in the development and maintenance of databases, especially geodatabases.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Exercises sound judgement;
• Shares Parks Canada’s vision;
• Communicates effectively;
• Takes responsibility;
• Strives for excellence.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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ASSET EDUCATION:
A graduate science degree in a program related to the natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, conservation, forest management, fire science).

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Additional fire management training courses
• Possession of a valid Standard First Aid Certificate (minimum 40-hour course) and CPR certificate.

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• in fire behaviour and identifying fire regime characteristics of mountain and forest ecosystems;
• completing multi-day mountain wilderness trips by foot and other means including bikes, skis, boat, all terrain vehicles, and horses in mountainous terrain
• in remote field sampling activities over multi-day field-based research or resource management (active management, monitoring, research);
• leading and delivering ecological research or monitoring projects;
• leading or delivering restoration or research projects related to forestry, fire management, restoration, or conservation.

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