Job Description

Parks Canada - N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99ihch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve
Tulita (Northwest Territories)
EG-02
6-Month Term
$52,662 to $64,070 (salary under review; plus applicable isolated post allowance) Closing date: 12 March 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: All individuals 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. Apply online

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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

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99\xc4\xafhch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve is one of the newest additions to Canada\xe2\x80\x99s national park system. It protects 4,895 square kilometers of the upper South Nahanni River watershed in the Northwest Territories, and is located in the traditional territory of the Sahtu Dene and M\xc3\xa9tis. N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99\xc4\xafhch\xe2\x80\x99oh is remote and mountainous, and home to grizzly bear, Dall\xe2\x80\x99s sheep, mountain goats, and woodland caribou. The park offers spectacular paddling, packrafting and hiking opportunities.

The headquarters for N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99\xc4\xafhch\xe2\x80\x99oh are located in the Hamlet of Tulita. A beautiful new visitor centre/ office building is being planned for construction in 2024. Tulita (\xe2\x80\x9cwhere the waters meet\xe2\x80\x9d) is located at the confluence of the Great Bear and Mackenzie Rivers. It has a population of around 500 people, predominantly Sahtu Dene and M\xc3\xa9tis. Tulita is an isolated community, accessible year-round by air and by ice road in the winter. The summers have average high temperatures in the low 20s while winter temperatures are in the low -20s and occasionally drop to -50. Summers have long days with almost perpetual daylight. Paddling the Bear River under the midnight sun is an experience like no other. The winter offers opportunities for aurora viewing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Amenities in town include a general store, post office, gas station, school (K-12), library, gymnasium, fitness centre, arena (seasonal), swimming pool (seasonal), hotel, airport, RCMP detachment, and health centre.

N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99\xc4\xafhch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve is a fly-in park. The successful candidate will work in Tulita and sometimes in the park. The park offers breathtaking mountain views, chances to swim in remote lakes and sacred hot springs and incredible wildlife viewing. The candidate must be willing to work shift work, including work on holidays, evenings and weekends. Shifts may include multi-day trips into remote areas of N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99\xc4\xafhch\xe2\x80\x99oh. There are no facilities or infrastructure in the park, so all field work will involve overnight camping in tents.

Intent of the process

The results of this process may be used to fill an anticipatory future vacancy for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Must be willing to relocate.

In accordance with the N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99\xc4\xafhch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve Impact and Benefit Plan, preference may be given to qualified members from the Tulita Land Corporation, Fort Norman M\xc3\xa9tis Land Corporation and Norman Wells Land Corporation.

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. A covering letter "Please provide a cover letter that includes why you are interested in this job, and what impact you can make in this job. When writing your cover letter use the education and experience qualifications listed below as headings and write your best narrative/stories below those headings. It is recommended to draw from professional experience within the past 5 years." Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
Two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology), or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position. Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE

• Experience working and travelling in remote locations for prolonged periods of time;
• Experience in collecting data or samples of vegetation, fauna, water, and/or soil;
• Experience using a variety of data and sample collection equipment;
• Experience working in a team.

• Preference may be given to candidates who also have:
• Experience in scientific data analysis and/or report writing;
• Experience making recommendations regarding research project design;
• Experience in developing or refining environmental monitoring protocols in a subject area that is relevant to N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99ihch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve;
• Experience using maps and/or geographic information systems;
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment;
• Experience or training in visitor safety operations, such as responding to wildlife incidents, advanced wilderness first aid, evacuations, search and rescue, incident response, swiftwater rescue, or wildland fire response.

• Preference may be given to qualified candidates who are able to communicate in Dene Kede\xc3\xa9.

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

English essential Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the operation of technical and scientific equipment and maintenance requirements;
• Knowledge of the terrestrial and aquatic environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the area in and around N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99ihch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve.

• Preference may be given to candidates who also have:
• Knowledge of Sahtu Dene and Metis culture, society, and economy, and familiarity with the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement;
• In-depth knowledge* of one or more environmental components that are relevant to N\xc3\xa1\xc3\xa1ts\xe2\x80\x99ihch\xe2\x80\x99oh National Park Reserve, for example, vegetation, birds, geology, hydrology, caribou, etc.

• In-depth knowledge is defined as having the depth and breadth of knowledge normally obtained over a period of at least one (1) year of full-time work or focused study.

ABILITIES

• Ability to follow procedures and protocols;
• Ability to navigate in the field (using maps, compass, GPS, etc.);
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Exercises sound judgement;
• Works well with others;
• Demonstrates integrity;
• Strives for excellence.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness to work and/or travel under challenging conditions (including varied terrain, weather conditions, and isolated conditions) for extended periods of time;
• Willingness to obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate;
• Willingness to travel by different modes of transportation (including all-terrain vehicles, motorized and non-motorized vessels, rotary and/or small fixed wing aircraft);
• Willingness to work extensive and/or irregular hours including evenings, weekends and/or statutory holidays, shift work and overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Required to obtain and maintain a Reliability level security clearance;
• Required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks.

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
Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications. If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

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.

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.

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 Aboriginal 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.

Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals 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.

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

Persons with a lay-off priority due to Parks Canada Agency Work Force Adjustment will be considered eligible candidates for the purpose of this selection process.

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.

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 Vina Turner, A/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.

\xe2\x9c\x94\xef\xb8\x8fTips 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.

Proof of education must be submitted with application to rhtsono-swnwthr@pc.gc.ca. Failure to provide a copy of the certificate with your application will result in your application not being assessed further.

You must clearly demonstrate in writing, with concrete examples, how you meet each essential experience requirement. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

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. 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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.