Range Caretaker / Assistant Range Warden

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

Intent of the process

This process is to staff a permanent position (Indeterminate) and to create a pool of qualified candidates for possible future employment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Acceptable experience working in a field relative to the position such as general labour, fencing, grounds keeping, landscaping, carpentry and/or forestry work.

Acceptable experience in the operation of snow blowers, lawn mowers, riding tractors and power tools.

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

Possession of a current St John’s Ambulance Emergency First Aid Certification, including CPR level 3.

Experience with user maintenance of small engines, snow blowers, lawn mowers, riding tractors, all-terrain vehicles, posthole drills, chain saws, power tools and hand tools.

Experience in the operation of chain saws, forklifts and/or farm tractors and associated equipment.

Experience in the safe handling and use of hand and power tools and other industrial workplace safety procedures.

Experience fighting ground cover fires.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to demonstrate proper lifting techniques and safety procedures.
Ability to demonstrate safe and correct use of hand and power tools.
Ability to communicate orally.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Team player
Dependability
Judgement
Initiative

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

Knowledge of WHMIS.

Knowledge of HAZMAT safe handling procedures, spill avoidance and containment measures, such as herbicides.

Organizational Needs:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Candidates must be able and willing to carryout the following:

Must permanently reside or be willing to relocate within 100 kilometres of 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Detachment Wainwright, Alberta.

Possession of a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license (NOTE: a graduated driver’s license is not acceptable);
May be required to work overtime;
Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly for extended periods of time; this could include but is not limited to boxes of 50 lb fasteners, and large and awkward targets.
Operate four-wheel drive vehicles, off highway vehicles and walk over rough terrain in various weather conditions.
Perform in adverse weather conditions during all seasons. i.e. extreme temperatures;
Operate small farm tractors, forklifts, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and associated implements.
Operate heavy power tools for extended periods; i.e. chain saws
Climb ladders and perform repairs on flagpoles and target frames.
Work in smoky conditions and low visibility;
Work in the environment of fighting and control of ground cover fires;
Possession a CSA approved safety footwear.
Possession of a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license (NOTE: a graduated driver’s license is not acceptable).
Obtain/retain a valid DND 404 driver’s permit;

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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