Job Description

Parks Canada - Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon Field Unit


Haines Junction (Yukon)


PM-05 - Resource Conservation Manager II


Indeterminate, Full-Time


$96,535 to $104,361 (salary under review; plus Isolated Post Allowances (see important messages))
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Closing date: 2 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, or work permit.



In the spirit of the Yukon Umbrella Final Agreement, preference will be given to qualified Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and Kluane First Nation beneficiaries. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

Apply online

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


The Resource Conservation Manager II position is based in Haines Junction, YT. There are no remote work options available for this position and the successful candidate is expected to relocate to Haines Junction, YT.



??We also offer:



Isolated Post Allowances: approximately $10,914 to $17,833

?? Vacation Travel Assistance: approximately $942 per year for each eligible member of the household

The above rates include taxes and are subject to change.

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 and Education Opportunities: Multi-year career development plans with opportunities for education assistance funding and training

Pension and Benefits: For more information, see https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html




If you prefer to apply to this process through email, please send 1) your resume and 2) information on how you meet the required educational requirements and experience qualifications to hr-yukon@pc.gc.ca by the application deadline. Please include the process number 2025-CAP-YU-KNPR-IND-25 in the subject line.

Duties

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Kluane National Park and Reserve is seeking a motivated Resource Conservation Manager who is committed to the principles and practice of cooperative management of protected places. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the development and delivery of Parks Canada programs, operations, and services. This role oversees various local functional areas within Resource Conservation, including ecological integrity, visitor safety, human wildlife coexistence, and cultural resource management, while also serving as a member of the site management team.



This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your leadership experience and work in a wonderfully diverse environment.

Work environment

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The Yukon Field Unit is one of the most diverse field units across the country.



Geographically dispersed over 1200km across the Yukon, northern BC, and into Alaska, we offer a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors and staff. Our sites offer diverse and varied opportunities to explore Yukon's beautiful landscape - from the glorious SS Klondike National Historic Site in Whitehorse, to the fabled Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site, to Canada's largest ice field and extreme peaks in Kluane National Park and Reserve, extending to the colourful Klondike National Historic Sites in Dawson, to Vuntut National Park located above the Arctic Circle.



Our Field Unit staff are truly outstanding and remarkable; over 90% of them feel their job is a good fit with their skills and interests, understand how their job contributes to larger agency goals and objectives, and truly enjoy their work.



As a Field Unit, diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.



We welcome you to be part of our fantastic team!

Intent of the process

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The intent of this process is to staff an indeterminate position at the PM-05 level with a start date of October 2025.



This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, or linguistic requirements both within the same region and throughout other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled:

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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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in natural resources conservation, ecosystem management or natural or environmental sciences (biology, ecology, forestry, soil science, geology, or geography)

OR

An acceptable combination of experience, training, and education such as traditional knowledge acquired from time spent on the land, and/or the teaching of elders
Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE

Recent and significant experience planning, managing, and implementing ecological and cultural resource management in terrestrial environment
Experience identifying, implementing, and reviewing resource management priorities and strategies in line with policy and program direction Recent and significant experience providing strategic advice to senior managers and/or partner organizations
Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous partners Recent and significant experience managing human resources including overseeing management of staff and financial resources management



Recent and *significant is defined by a minimum of 3 years within the last 5 years

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

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English essential


Information on language requirements


KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the principles, practices and current trends of natural and cultural resource management, ecological/conservation biology, and public involvement Knowledge of First Nations land claim agreements and cooperative management principles, practices and issues with respect to protected area management
ABILITIES

Ability to critically analyze conservation-oriented programs and/or management issues concerning natural and cultural resources and uphold and incorporate Indigenous traditional knowledge Ability to provide timely, strategic advice to senior managers and cooperative management partners Ability to synthesize complex concepts and communicate them effectively to a variety of audiences Ability to manage, mentor, and develop teams through authentic leadership Ability to manage financial resources including risk-management, reporting, and accountability
PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Demonstrates integrity, respect and inclusiveness Personally connects with others Exercises sound judgment Takes responsibility Makes things happen

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

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experience working in and delivering services to a northern and/or isolated community Experience working with Indigenous partners in a cooperative management and/or collaborative context, including developing and maintaining relationships Previous work experience with Parks Canada

Conditions of employment

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Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance Pre-employment screening by First Nations and Parks Management Board Mobility, usually associated with a driver's license, to travel to different work sites, or, a valid Yukon class 5 driver's license or equivalent When the position is located in an area classed as isolated and remote, a pre-employment medical examination of an individual and his/her dependents may be required


OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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


Please submit your completed application, including your resume. 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.



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. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. 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.

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