Job Description

Parks Canada - Wood Buffalo National Park
Fort Smith (Northwest Territories)
PC-02
Term (April 2024 to March 2026)
$81,177 to $97,315 (Plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances) For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada Closing date: 7 January 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: All individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

• Preference may be given to qualified First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis applicants who are members of the Wood Buffalo National Park Indigenous organizations.

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\xe2\x9c\x94\xef\xb8\x8fWe also offer:

• Northern Allowances (rates and conditions subject to change and vary depending on number of dependents):
• Isolated Post Allowances: Approximately $14,011 per year to $23,352 per year
• Vacation Travel Assistance: approximately $1,442 per year for each eligible member of the household
• Housing: Federal government housing may be available
• Relocation Assistance: Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance and may wish to review the Relocation Directive: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en
• Training, Development & Education Opportunities: Multi-year career development plans which include opportunities for education assistance funding and training opportunities
• Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html

Duties

Are you someone with a passion for science and the environment? Do you have experience with the design and implementation of ecosystem monitoring programs, species at risk recovery and/or environmental impact assessment? Can you collect, organize and analyze scientific information, including Indigenous knowledge? Have you developed monitoring protocols? Can you provide science-based advice to support decision making? If so, this might be the job for you!

As part of their duties, the Ecosystem Scientist will:

• Develop ecosystem monitoring protocols that reflect regional and Indigenous priorities.
• Analyze information from a variety of sources on issues related to the management or conservation of natural resources.
• Provide information and advice to park managers.
• Collaborate with partners to support Indigenous led monitoring and stewardship. Collaboration will also involve Indigenous governments, federal, territorial and provincial departments, universities, etc.
• Lead projects or initiatives, including environmental assessments, that contribute to the management or conservation of species and their habitats.
• Participate in Parks Canada\'s emergency response team that manages search and rescue and medical incidents, as required.
• Support other national park\xe2\x80\x99s emergency response teams, as needed.
• Supervise field crews.
• Represent Parks Canada on regional and/or territorial boards and working groups.

Work environment

Would you like to get valuable experience in designing, implementing, analyzing and reporting on: ecosystem monitoring, active management, restoration, species at risk recovery, planning, or environmental impact assessment projects and/or initiatives at Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest national park?
If yes, please apply to join our team as an Ecologist Team Lead for a full-time (37.5 hrs/week) one-year term.
As the successful candidate, you would be based in Fort Smith, NT, an isolated community just north of Alberta. From here, you would support Wood Buffalo National Park sites including Fort Smith, NT and Fort Chipewyan, AB, as well as a national action plan team.
The Ecologist Team Leader I position is primarily office based with some field work. The successful candidate must be comfortable flying in small aircraft (planes and helicopters). Experience operating boats is an asset.
Employment benefits for this position include, but are not limited to, an Isolated Post Allowance, Vacation Travel Assistance, access to the Public Service Health Care and Dental Plans as well as a pension plan.
Parks Canada offers learning and training opportunities to support you in your current and future career, family-related leave benefits and access to an Employee Assistance Program to support you through all stages of your career.

This is a unique opportunity to become directly involved in the protection and presentation of the outstanding natural and cultural resources of Wood Buffalo National Park.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill:

One term PC-02 position in Fort Smith, NT, FTE 1.0

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) and work locations.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. Contact information for 3 references. A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university with an undergraduate degree in resource management, conservation biology or other environmental science relevant to the position. (Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required; master\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred. Preference may be given to qualified candidates with specialization in boreal forest and freshwater ecosystems, climate change and/or species at risk.) Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders or partners to advance projects or initiatives;
• Experience working on science-based projects related to conservation or natural resource management;
• Experience designing, implementing, and reporting on: ecosystem monitoring, active management, species at risk recovery, and/or environmental impact assessment;
• Experience providing science-based advice to support decision-making; and
• Experience collecting, organizing, summarizing, and analyzing scientific information from diverse sources.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the theories and principles of ecosystem structure and function;
• Knowledge of ecosystem management issues, management challenges and/or partnership opportunities related to resource conservation management; and
• Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis.

ABILITIES

• Ability to provide science-based advice to support decision-making; and
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Exercises sound judgment;
• Personally connects with people;
• Makes things happen; and
• Takes responsibility.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience integrating Indigenous Knowledge with western science and monitoring activities;
• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with Indigenous governments and/or organizations;
• Experience travelling or working in the field using various means of transportation (such as boats, snow machines, helicopters and/or small airplanes);
• Experience living and/or working in a northern or remote community; and
• Experience working on science or conservation initiatives related to the management of protected areas and/or experience working for Parks Canada.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of key acts and policies related to natural resource management and environmental impact assessment that apply to Parks Canada Agency; and
• Knowledge of Species at Risk (SAR) and SAR restoration programs

ASSET ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with a variety of people with different perspectives;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize scientific information from diverse sources;
• Ability to make effective presentations adapted to the audience;
• Ability to plan and direct the work of multi-disciplinary teams; and
• Ability to work within an allocated budget.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation; and
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Class 5 driver license (or provincial equivalent);
• When a position is located in an area which is classed as isolated and/or remote, a pre-employment medical examination of the successful candidate and their dependants may be required;
• Willingness to obtain Wilderness First Aid (40 hour) and CPR certificate;
• Willingness to obtain Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certificate; and
• Willingness to obtain Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

Other information

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
Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Persons who have a priority entitlement as defined by the Parks Canada Agency Priority Policy and Guidelines will be considered first.

Persons with a lay-off priority due to Parks Canada Agency Work Force Adjustment will be considered eligible candidates for the purpose of this selection process.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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.

Persons who have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact Vina Turner, A/Human Resources Manager if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.

Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.

\xe2\x9c\x94\xef\xb8\x8fTips for applicants:

• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Proof of education must be submitted with application to rhtsono-swnwthr@pc.gc.ca. Failure to provide a copy of the certificate with your application will result in your application not being assessed further.

You must clearly demonstrate in writing, with concrete examples, how you meet each essential experience requirement. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

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.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.