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Anticipatory
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
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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.
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
EG-03:
Experience leading research, active management, or monitoring projects focused on wildlife or vegetation.
English essential
Information on language requirements
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
EG-03 & EG-04:
Adaptability
Working effectively with others
Shows initiative
Communication
Thinking things through
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.
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)
Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance
Obtain and maintain valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent throughout your employment
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.