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The Human Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Specialist is responsible for leading the Human Wildlife Conflict and Co-existence (HWCC) program for Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Park Field Unit. This includes using knowledge of wildlife behaviour and ecology to oversee daily HWCC operations and conduct active wildlife management, capture and handling, and surveillance and monitoring. This encompasses field work in the frontcountry and backcountry and includes data management and reporting in the office. The specialist conducts risk assessments and provides advice to managers in the context of HWCC and park management. This position also supervises the operational staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management, and may act as the Long Arms Coordinator for the field unit. This role may also support the ecological integrity (EI) monitoring program as time allows.
Experience what it’s like to live and work with two national parks on your doorstep. Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks are known for their vibrant wildflower displays in the summer and abundance of snow during the winter, perfect for enjoying some time on the slopes!
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The intent of this process is to create a list of qualified candidates that may be used to fill anticipated and future vacancies of various tenures.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, zoology) or other discipline relevant to the position; or an acceptable* combination of education and experience.
*An acceptable combination is defined as a post-secondary diploma related to environmental and/or natural sciences and recent training and experience in a field related to the position. Recent training and experience should be a minimum of 2 years working in the field of wildlife monitoring and/or management within the last 5 years.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Valid PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licence)
• Canadian Firearms Safety Course
EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience participating in active wildlife management activities including managing human-wildlife conflict/coexistence, conducting wildlife surveys, wildlife monitoring and capture, and wildlife immobilization, handling, and destruction.
EX2: Experience travelling and working in the field in a variety of conditions including mountainous terrain
EX3: Experience preparing technical reports, protocols, and presentations.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of wildlife monitoring and management techniques.
K2: Knowledge of human-wildlife conflict and coexistence principles and practices.
ABILITIES
A1: Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate complex logistics.
A2: Ability to prepare technical reports and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using a variety of techniques.
A3: Ability to follow appropriate protocols for human-wildlife coexistence/ conflict management, data/sample collection and compilation.
A4: Ability to supervise a team, including mentoring, scheduling, training, and performance management.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Works well with others
PS2: Sound judgement
PS3: Communicates effectively
PS4: Takes responsibility
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Chemical Immobilization of Wildlife
• Wildlife-Human Attack Response Training
• Incident Command Systems (ICS) 200
• Advanced Firearms Certification (e.g. Firearms instructor, Range Safety Officer)
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience leading two (2) or more phases of field research projects related to wildlife management.
• Experience managing and summarizing data using R statistical software.
• Experience performing landscape scale wildlife data analysis and hierarchical modelling.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• 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/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.
• You must be willing to report to work in Rogers Pass, BC.
• Reliability status
• 40hr Wilderness First Aid certification
• Class 5 Drivers Licence
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.
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• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
• Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.
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Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
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