Reference number
CAP25J-172810-000017

Selection process number
2025-PKS-LLYK-EA-061

Location
Lake Louise (Alberta) or Field (British Columbia) depending on operational requirements

Employment tenure
Term, Acting, Assignment-at-level

Salary
$53,898 to $67,757 - per year (under review)

Level
EG-01

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.Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

Duties
Parks Canada is looking to staff multiple positions for the Aquatic Invasive Species programs in the Mountain National parks. Aquatic invasive species are a threat to the environment and recreational activities. For more information on the program, please visit: https://parks.cYanada.ca/pn-np/mtn/eaux-waters You will be responsible for permitting, education and compliance for the Aquatic Invasive Species prevention program through:
• Operating the self-certification program;
• Educating visitors on Clean, Drain, Dry practices and aquatic invasive species prevention regulations in the mountain national parks;
• Conducting inspections on watercraft and gear;
• Checking compliance with aquatic invasive species regulations at popular lakes and rivers;
• Collecting, recording, and entering data;
• Assisting with equipment inventories and maintenance logs;
• Completing monitoring activities for aquatic invasive species using established protocols, including data and sample management;
• Collecting field samples to contribute to research on aquatic invasive species;
• Preparing, setting-up, calibrating, operating, maintaining and decontaminating equipment before and after use to ensure all equipment is ready and in good condition for each field day.

Work environment
At Parks Canada, providing service to visitors and the public is a key part of what we do. Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you provide high quality service? And are you keen to share your knowledge and experience with the public? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!

Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill multiple term positions of 3 to 6 months duration, between May and November 2026 and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Resource Management Technician, EG 01 group and level in the Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Important messages
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).📢 We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.Additional information on preparing for your interview can be found here: Applying for Government of Canada jobs: Testing and accommodation measures - Canada.caTips 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.📢 Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.

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• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status. Learn more about Security Screening (https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security).
• Maintenance of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent

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• 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 holidays, when required
• Willingness to set-up, take-down and move equipment (including large and heavy equipment, tables and tents)

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Failure to clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications may result in the rejection of your application.EDUCATION
• A secondary school diploma or approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

EXPERIENCE
• Experience providing education and/or compliance messages to the public, addressing visitor questions, and delivering quality customer service
• Experience following protocols and/or procedures
• Experience preparing for and completing safe, organized, and effective field work, including data collection, data management, sample organization and sample storage

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of aquatic invasive species and prevention techniques
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for scientific testing and data/sample collection

ABILITIES
• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to communicate, listen to others, and relay information related to the importance of aquatic invasive species prevention and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to anticipate and detect incidents of unsafe or improper behavior, take action and find solutions, including professionally resolving conflict, where applicable.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Exercises sound judgment
• Takes responsibility
• Communicates effectively
• Attention to detail
• Personally connects with people

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.ASSET EDUCATION
• Post-secondary education in biological sciences, enforcement, or communication

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession or willingness to obtain a valid Wilderness First Aid with CPR certificate or equivalent
• Possession or willingness to obtain a valid Swiftwater Rescue certificate
• Possession or willingness to obtain a valid Backpack Electrofishing certificate

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience driving large trucks and towing and reversing trailers in challenging environments, such as high-traffic areas
• Experience operating and/or maintaining biological sampling and mechanical equipment

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