Job Description

Parks Canada - Western Arctic Field Unit


Inuvik (Northwest Territories)


EG-04 - Resource Management Officer II


Indeterminate


$71,741 to $90,184 ((salary under review) (plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance see Important messages below))
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Closing date: 5 October 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.



In accordance with the Inuvialuit Final Agreement within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, hiring preference will be given to qualified Inuvialuit. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application.

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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.


Assessment accommodation


Inuvik, N.T.:

Isolated Post Allowances (as of 01/08/2024)

Maximum Annual Isolated Post Amounts

Employee: $21,256 / Employee with Dependents: $35,364



? Vacation Travel Assistance (as of 01/04/2025)

Per adult: $2,405 / Per child: $2,200

VTA issued twice/year (April & October). Please note that the rates and conditions above are subject to change.

Duties

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Based at Parks Canada Inuvik, NWT office, you will work with a small team of technicians and biologists within the Resource Conservation team. Your summers will be busy with field work, participating in multi-day fields to the three remote fly-in national parks in the region. Team members share responsibilities for planning and leading these trips. For the balance of the year your work will involve organizing logistics for the next field season, completing necessary training as well as compiling, reviewing and analyzing monitoring results from the summer field season. Our monitoring programs include both terrestrial (e.g. breeding birds, raptor & lemming abundance), and aquatic (e.g. benthic invertebrates, water quality, river discharge) measures. You will serve as the functional lead for one or more of these measures. You will participate in our Duty Officer program and will occasionally be asked to assist with emergency responses. You will have the option to be trained as a wildland firefighter. You will occasionally serve as a bear guard to support field work and will be comfortable in the handling and use of long arms.




Due to the field work required for this position, and the responsibility to actively supervise staff, this position is located in Invuik and requires an in-person presence.

Work environment

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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.



This position is based in Inuvik; Canada's largest community north of the Arctic Circle. A hub for the Western Arctic region, Inuvik offers unrivalled opportunities to experience Canada's unique northern cultures and some of the world's greatest natural landscapes. The warmth of the people makes it easy to feel at home in this modern, active town of approximately 3000 people, accessible by both road and jet service. A good work-life balance means time to participate in festivals, sports and clubs, or just explore countless lakes and rivers, boreal forest and tundra, the Beaufort Sea and Richardson Mountains. Inuvik has many of the services, facilities and activities found in larger communities in the south.

Intent of the process

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To indeterminately staff a 1.0 FTE (full-time) EG-04 Resource Management Officer II position in Inuvik, NWT.



This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures ( including indeterminate, acting, assignment, and specified period), security levels or linguistic profiles in same or 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

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position OR a secondary school diploma.
Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE

Experience in multiday travelling or working in remote outdoor environments (e.g., Overnight travel on the land in the western Arctic or working in remote field camps); Experience leading field work (preferably scientific field work); Experience using a variety of computer applications for data entry, data management, and report writing.

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

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English essential


Information on language requirements


KNOWLEWDGE

Knowledge of land, water, plants and animals, as well as weather conditions specific to the Inuvialuit Region and the National Parks of the western Arctic; Knowledge of Inuvialuit language, culture, society, and economy; Knowledge of environmental and natural sciences theories and principles.
ABILITIES

Ability to plan, schedule, train, and supervise the work of staff and volunteers; Ability to plan and conduct field work in active management, research, and/or monitoring projects; Ability to prepare and present scientific content to a variety of audiences.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY


Exercises sound judgement; Makes things happen; Communicates effectively; Takes responsibility; Strives for excellence.

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

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ASSET EDUCATION

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


Degree equivalency


ASSET EXPERIENCE


Experience working effectively with Indigenous communities or Northern communities; Experience providing emergency response (e.g., such as responding to wildlife incidents, wilderness first aid, search and rescue, incident response, etc); Experience in handling and using firearms, including holding a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) certificate; Experience using various modes of transportation for travelling in remote locations. (e.g., Non-motorized and motorized boat, ATV, Snowmobile, etc); Experience leading two (2) or more phases of field research projects; (design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data/sample collection requirements, data/sample analysis, presentation of results); Experience preparing technical/scientific reports, manuscripts drafts, protocols, presentations, web site information, public presentation or displays.
ASSET ABILITIES

Ability to follow appropriate protocols for data/sample collection and compilation; Ability to conduct analysis and monitor spatial and non-spatial data using various automated software and applications; Ability to manage and conduct data manipulation in consultation with scientists.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS


Willingness and ability to perform physical labour and lift up to 50 lbs; Willingness and ability to hike long distances including multi-day hikes; Willingness to complete training provided by Parks Canada; Willingness to fly in and work closely with both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters; Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions; Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment; 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 (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required; Willingness to support and participate in emergency response activities initiated by Parks Canada.

Conditions of employment

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOMENT


Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance; Possession of a valid class 5 driver's licence; Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks; Attain and maintain Wilderness First Aid certification; Successful completion of the Canadian Firearm Safety course, with a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

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


To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.



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.



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.



Tips for applicants:

Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.


Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).



Written test(s) may be administered.



Interviews will be conducted.



Reference checks will be conducted.



Each person is 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 or 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.



The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).

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