Job Description

Parks Canada - Saskatchewan South Field Unit


Grasslands National Park, Val Marie SK


EG-03 - Resource Management Officer I, EG-04 - Resource Management Officer II


$65,216 to $90,184
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada


Closing date: 26 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: All persons 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.
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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.


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Intent of the process
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Anticipatory



Positions to be filled: Number to be determined


Information you must provide
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Your resume.


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

EG-03:

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma.



EG-04:

An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with specialization in environmental or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology, agriculture) or other discipline relevant to the position OR acceptable combination of two years of a related post-secondary program, training and experience in a field related to the position.


Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE

EG-03 & EG-04:

Experience applying scientific methods or traditional ecological knowledge to collect environmental data.

Experience in travelling and working in remote locations using various means of transportation.


EG-03:

Experience conducting field work for active management, research or monitoring projects


EG-04:

Experience leading or supervising a field team

Experience coordinating or leading two (2) or more phases of field research, active management, or ecological monitoring projects

Experience analyzing data, interpreting results, and maintaining databases

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
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EG-03:

Experience leading research, active management, or monitoring projects focused on wildlife or vegetation.

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


Information on language requirements


PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

EG-03 & EG-04:

Adaptability

Working effectively with others

Shows initiative

Communication

Thinking things through

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

EG-03:

Undergraduate degree in environmental or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology, agriculture) or other discipline relevant to the position.


EG-04:

Graduate degree in environmental or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology, agriculture) or other discipline relevant to the position.


Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE

EG-03 & EG-04:

Experience applying principles of rangeland, ecological restoration, or wildlife management

Experience in supporting collaborations with stakeholders

Experience using Geographic Information Systems and/or other data management software (e.g., Microsoft Access, Program R; ArcGIS)

Experience with plant or wildlife identification

Experience working with or around pesticides


EG-04:

Experience in wildland fire operations

Experience contributing to the preparation of technical/scientific reports, or presentations.


Parks Canada is dedicated to building a vibrant workforce that celebrates diversity and promotes accessibility. For this reason, preference may be granted to candidates who self-declare as Indigenous, racialized peoples, women and persons with disabilities.


Information on employment equity


OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment (PPE)

Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation

Willingness to wear PPE (e.g., Tyvek protective suit, respirators, goggles, etc.)

Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required

Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground transportation (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) as required

May be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks

Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Willingness to get Saskatchewan pesticide applicator course and license

Willingness to complete the Wildland Fire Course S-131, ICS100 and ICS 200 (EG-04 ONLY)

Conditions of employment
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Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance


Obtain and maintain valid class 5 driver's license or equivalent throughout your employment


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


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



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 Leanne Carlson, 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.



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



Did you know? You can request accommodations during the assessment process! Accommodations are designed to remove barriers providing individuals a fair opportunity to showcase their abilities against the assessment criteria. If you require an accommodation due to functional limitations or disabilities, please reach out to us. We're here to support you and ensure you can complete the assessment comfortably and effectively.


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