Parks Canada - Mingan Field Unit
Havre-Saint-Pierre (Qu?bec), Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada (Qu?bec)
PC-02
Term employment 3 years.
$73,727 to $88,384 (salary under review) (*added to the salary some isolated post allowances) For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada Closing date: 25 May 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: All persons 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. Apply online

Important messages

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 Some additional benefits of working for the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve:

1.In addition to your base salary, you may receive annual isolated post allowances as well as vacation travel assistance (VTA) once a year to help you travel on vacation outside the isolated post. The amount allocated is variable.
2.Opportunities for career development and advancement within the department.
3.Training opportunities.
4. Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html and https://www.pshcp.ca/
5. Relative to operational requirements, possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks.

Duties

Under the supervision of the resource conservation manager, the candidate will develop new measures of ecological integrity to monitor the state of the park using remote sensing and will monitor those already in place. The candidate will also be responsible for managing research permit applications and ensuring that all internal requests related to geomatics are met. The candidate will supervise a team of two people who will support him in achieving the objectives.

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.

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve:
Do you dream of open spaces, fresh air and of escaping from everyday life in a spectacular location? Come to the Mingan Archipelago! Discover the islands from Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan to Aguanish. Admire what nature has best to offer: spectacular scenery where the sparkling Gulf of Saint-Laurent, fragile rock formations, a rich avian diversity and exceptional vegetation come together. Surrender yourself to the enchantment of the grandiose landscapes of this unusual space. Come create your unforgettable moments in the heart of the Mingan Islands!

The Parks Canada team working at the National Park Reserve of the Archipelago Mingan includes 20 employees nearly 50 people in the summer. The fieldwork, exclusively on islands, requires travel which is provided by Parks Canada boat operators. Departures are from the marina of Havre-Saint-Pierre or Mingan.

Intent of the process

A Term employment until March 31, 2026 is offered. This process could be used to fill positions similar or similar temporary term or permanent.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your r?sum?. A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. 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 in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information." Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited university with an undergraduate degree in resource management, conservation or other environmental science related to the duties of the position (environmental science includes biology, ecology, soil science and geography).

• Applicants must submit proof of education (copy of diploma) with their application, otherwise their application will be rejected.

Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in study design, execution, analysis, and writing of complex technical/scientific reports in at least three of the following areas: ecosystem monitoring, active management, restoration, species at risk recovery, or environmental impact assessment;
• Experience collecting, organizing, summarizing and analyzing scientific information from a variety of sources;
• Experience supervising staff.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB) Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of current practices and techniques for ecosystem and species conservation;
• Knowledge of experimental methods and statistical analysis methods.

HABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Ability to analyze scientific data, synthesize data, write reports, and provide scientific advice to support decision making;
• Ability to manage human resources.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Makes personal connections with others;
• Exercises sound judgement;
• Takes responsibility;
• Makes things happen;

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

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (ASSET)
EDUCATION:

• Degree from a recognized university with advanced degree in resource management, conservation biology, remote sensing, or other environmental science related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (ASSET)

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in remote sensing data acquisition and processing.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness and ability to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Willingness to obtain the required certification and willingness to operate field vehicles (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and motorized and non-motorized vessels;
• Hold or be able to obtain a Remote First Aid Certificate appropriate to the marine work environment.
• Be able to travel to the work site by own means.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possess a valid class 5 driver's licence;
• The applicant may be required to complete a personal health statement in accordance with the Isolated Posts Policy ;
• The candidate may be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical examination and regular medical examinations.

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
HOW TO APPLY?
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

• Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
• Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
• Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
• Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
• For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" above.

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

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

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.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost related to the competition will be covered only for Federal Public Servants. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.