Job Description

Parks Canada - Coastal B.C. Field Unit, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve


Bamfield (British Columbia), Ucluelet (British Columbia)


EG-03 - Roads, Infrastructure, and Fleet (Stream 1) & Trails (Stream 2) Asset Support Technicians


Indeterminate, Seasonal, Term, Acting Assignment


$65,216 to $81,985
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada


Closing date: 26 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
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Important messages
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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.


Assessment accommodation


If at any point you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to the contact listed at the bottom of this poster. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.


Duties
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Stream 1: Roads, Infrastructure, and Fleet Asset Support Technician



Provides asset maintenance and technical support for the Roads, Infrastructure, and Fleet program in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (Ucluelet, B.C). Assets including but not limited to a combination of road infrastructure; highways and bridges; buildings and structures; recreational facilities including campgrounds, day use facilities, beaches, and trails/boardwalks; vehicles and heavy equipment fleets; boats; and public utilities.



Stream 2: Trails Asset Support Technician



Provides asset maintenance and technical support to either the West Coast Trail Unit and/or the Long Beach Unit and Broken Group Islands Unit (based out of Ucluelet or Bamfield, B.C) of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Assets including but not limited to a combination of trails; multi-use path; boardwalk and alternative boardwalk infrastructure; engineered bridges; ladders and platforms; cable cars; buildings and structures; recreational facilities including campsites and camping areas, pit toilets, composters, viewpoints, and access to beaches.


Work environment
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? 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. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values.


Intent of the process
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The intent of this process is to fill two vacancies for the 2025 operational season. We will only contact candidates who demonstrate clearly in the screening follow up questions that they possess the education and experience required for this opportunity.



A qualifying list will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (indeterminate, seasonal, temporary, full-time, part-time) and various locations within the Parks Canada Agency.



Clearly identify in your application the position(s) or stream(s) for which you are applying.



Positions to be filled: 2


Information you must provide
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Your resume.


Contact information for 3 references.


In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
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EDUCATION:


A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.


Degree equivalency


STREAM 1: ROADS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FLEET ASSET SUPPORT TECHNICIAN




EXPERIENCE:

• Experience involving inspections of built assets, identifying deficiencies and maintenance requirements.
• Experience in maintaining various assets, including roads, bridges, and fleet vehicles.
• Experience in leading and supervising teams.



KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the seasonal maintenance of highways, roads, bridges and fleet vehicles.



ABILITIES:

• Ability to schedule, organize and provide routine asset maintenance services to roads, infrastructure and fleet vehicles.

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STREAM 2: TRAILS ASSET SUPPORT TECHNICIAN



EXPERIENCE:


• Experience in maintaining various assets, including bridges, boardwalks, and buildings.
• Experience in leading and supervising teams.



KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of alternative trail building techniques.



ABILITIES:

• Ability to schedule, organize and execute routine asset maintenance services to remote worksite locations.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
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English essential


Information on language requirements


FOR BOTH STREAMS:



KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the principals, theories, techniques, and practices associated with asset management and maintenance.
• Knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and asset management principles.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures, safe work practices, and regulations as it relates to the Canada Labour Code



ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Ability to performance manage staff.
• Ability to plan, initiate, and coordinate projects and asset maintenance or capital contracts within scheduled timeframes.



• PERSONAL SUITABLILTY:
• Exercise sound judgement.
• Communicates effectively.
• Takes responsibility.
• Detail oriented.
• Showing initiative and being action oriented.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
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The following is not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. It may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process:



ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

(STREAM 2: TRAILS ASSET SUPPORT TECHNICIAN ONLY)

• Experience working in and around helicopter operations within the last 5 years.
• Experience in the construction of structures within remote, off-grid environments, including rugged landscapes and isolated locations with limited access.
• Experience operating power tools such as skill saws and chainsaws.
Conditions of employment
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• Obtain and maintain a valid Reliability security clearance (done at time of hiring).
• Possession of a valid class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Ability to undergo and pass pre-placement medical checks.



OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to wear a Parks uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
• Willingness to work and/ or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
• Willingness to be called out after hours and be on standby, and work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and or statutory holidays and provincial/ territorial holidays when required.
• Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground transportation (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine transportation (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as require.


Other information
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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


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.



You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews, reference checks, recent and past performance assessments, self-assessments, and candidate achievement records, among others. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.



Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.



For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.



Parks Canada housing may be not available for all locations. Employees are responsible for their own housing, food, transportation and other costs. Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from work.



The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).


We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.