Job Description

Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit
Lake Louise, AB
GL-VHE-10
$37.85 to $41.12 per hour (salary under review)

Closing date: 16 September 2025 - 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.

Duties

A job that takes your breath away! Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today!

What's in it for you?

Work/life balance -- 4 days on and 3 days off per week! Benefits - Extended medical, dental after 3 months. (for positions 6 months in duration or longer). Pension Plan Guaranteed full time hours. Opportunity to grow and apply to internal positions across the Public Service. The chance to live and work in some of the most iconic mountain environments.
Provides skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and modification of heavy and light vehicles and equipment in a Parks Canada Agency field unit or service center.

Work environment

Experience what it's like to live and work with the mountains on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.

We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill a 3-year term vacancy in Lake Louise, AB.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled:

1

Information you must provide

Your resume.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician OR Truck and Transport Mechanic Certified Journeyperson Occupational certification to be interprovincial or completed in the province of Alberta.
EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment.
EX2: Experience in the repair of diesel- and gas-powered engines including internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, steering, braking, and drive systems.
EX3: Experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
EX4: Experience in the maintenance and repair of air brake systems

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

English essential

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles, procedures, and regulations.
K2: Knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
K3: Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to read mechanical drawings.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively.
A3: Ability to manage conflicting priorities; to multitask and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Exercises sound judgment.
PS2: Takes responsibility.
PS3: Demonstrates integrity.
PS4: Works well with others

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AQ1: Possession and maintenance of a class 1, 2, or class 3 driver's license

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to:

Conduct repetitive tasks; Make moderate to heavy physical efforts, including lifting supplies, tools and equipment and standing for prolonged periods.

Moderate is defined as lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Heavy is defined as lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Physical Effort:
The work requires working in awkward or confined positions in and under equipment with regular requirements to manipulate heavy objects such as tires, transmissions, transfer boxes, and vehicle attachments. The work requires pulling, pushing, bending, lifting, moving, manipulating and positioning heavy and awkward components and assemblies either by hand or using devices such as slings and other supports. Many objects/components will weigh in excess of 25 kilograms.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance Possession of a valid class 5 drivers license or equivalent Willingness to wear identifier clothing and personal protective equipment; Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time; Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays and call back or standby duty; Candidates may be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and periodic medical checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $37.85-$41.12 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Expected start date: 2025-09-08