Parks Canada
Riding Mountain National Park of Canada (Manitoba), Wasagaming (Manitoba)
EG-03 - Resource Management Officer I - Aquatic Invasive Species Team Lead
$57,924 to $70,474 (currently under review) For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada Closing date: 1 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons employed or residing in Wasagaming, Manitoba and within a 500 kilometer radius of Wasagaming, Manitoba who have a 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.


First pull of candidates will be on April 04, 2023. 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 When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. .

We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact Human Resources rhpnmr-rmnphr@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date with a resume and cover letter that clearly demonstrates how they meet the \xe2\x80\x9cessential\xe2\x80\x9d education and experience requirements; quoting the selection process number (located in the top right corner of the advertisement) in the subject line.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in in the screening questions how you meet the \xe2\x80\x9cessential\xe2\x80\x9d Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application.

The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.

Duties

Duties:

• Supervise and support watercraft inspection staff, including managing staff schedules, training, and OHS requirements;
• Provide logistical expertise at the watercraft; inspection/decontamination stations by monitoring the work and acquiring and maintaining equipment and supplies;
• Participate in monitoring field work in accordance with established procedures and protocols to support the aquatic invasive species and Resource Conservation monitoring programs;
• Collect, enter, and organize data, including performing Quality Assurance / Quality Control procedures;
• Conduct watercraft inspections and decontaminations on watercraft and water related equipment, following established protocols and OHS requirements;
• Provide guidance to visitors and Parks staff on prevention of aquatic invasive species, and advise visitors of infractions and assist with possible solutions;
• Provide technical feedback, input, and reporting to the supervisor on all tasks undertaken in the program;
• Support Resource Conservation programs, projects, and activities, including Visitor Safety program;
• Foster an awareness among visitors of the importance of healthy aquatic ecosystems and the human connection to nature;
• Address complaints from visitors, escalating complex or difficult situations to supervisor and/or law enforcement;
• Identify and solve problems, including preparing incident reports;
• Contribute to a workplace culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Work environment

Riding Mountain National Park is located in Treaty 2 Territory, the Anishinabe homelands, where we work with the Coalition of First Nations with Interests in Riding Mountain National Park to foster positive and collaborative relationships to protect and present the natural and cultural heritage for all Canadians. Riding Mountain National Park located approximately 3.5 hours north west of Winnipeg, and protects 3,000 square kilometers, of wilderness and is home to a staggering diversity of living things.

Approximately 350,000 of visitors come to Riding Mountain National Park throughout the entire year. Our dynamic and diverse staff work hard to provide our visitors with a memorable experience; whether they prefer to stay in the townsite of Wasagaming to shop and explore, or immerse themselves in nature on our pristine trails and backcountry campsites. We provide our visitors with unique and adventurous experiences in every season so there is always a reason for them to visit the park.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill two term vacancies at Riding Mountain Field Unit and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Resource Management Officer, EG 03 in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Seasonal Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education
Completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geography), or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position. Degree equivalency
Experience

• Experience conducting watercraft inspections for aquatic invasive species;
• Experience working with public and private groups, First Nations and/or other government agencies.

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

English essential Information on language requirements
Abilities

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Personal Suitability

• Exercises sound judgment;
• Shares Parks Canada\xe2\x80\x99s vision;
• Takes responsibility;
• Communicates effectively;
• Demonstrates Integrity.

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

Additional Education:

• Completion of a four-year post-secondary degree related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geography).

Degree equivalency
Additional Experience:

• Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation;
• Experience contributing to the preparation of technical/scientific reports and manuscripts drafts, presentations, web site information, public presentation or displays;
• Experience participating in two (2) or more phases of field research or monitoring projects (design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data/sample collection requirements, data/sample collection, data/sample analysis, presentation of results);
• Experience in supervising staff.

Additional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of specialized equipment (mechanical, technical, or scientific) operation and maintenance requirements;
• Knowledge of Aquatic Invasive Species in Canada, as well as control or decontamination methods;
• Knowledge of environmental and natural sciences theories and principles.

Additional Abilities:

• Ability to adapt as required to unexpected conditions;
• Ability to supervise staff, provide feedback, and resolve conflict.

Operational Requirements:

• Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance
Conditions of Employment:

• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status;
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License;
• Obtain and maintain valid First Aid and CPR certification;
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
• 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;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial holidays, when required.

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 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.

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 short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.



The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

In the spirit of the 2006 Ministerial Agreement to establish the Riding Mountain Forum between Parks Canada and the Coalition of First Nations with Interests in Riding Mountain National Park (the Coalition of First Nations), preference may be given to qualifying candidates from Ebb and Flow First Nation, Gambler First Nation, Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Rolling River First Nation, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, and Waywayseecappo First Nation. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.