Jasper National Park of Canada Resource Management Officer

Jasper National Park of Canada Resource Management Officer

Parks Canada Jasper, AB

Salary: $59,291–$81,989 a year

Job Type: Part-time

Shift and Schedule: Overtime, Weekends as needed, Holidays

Location: Jasper, AB

Benefits: Dental care, Paid time off, Paid vacation

Closing date: 28 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing within a 350-kilometers radius of Jasper, Alberta; this includes Edmonton, Calgary, Kamloops and Prince George, and who have a legal status to work in Canada.

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.

Assessment accommodation: No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the online application.

Duties: As part of the vegetation management team, you will support a wide range of projects that aim to maintain and improve ecological integrity throughout Jasper National Park. Duties include:

1. Actively managing non-native vegetation using a variety of integrated techniques, including prevention methods, manual control, and herbicide application.
2. Supporting restoration and reclamation activities related to invasive vegetation management, wildfire protection, and wildlife habitat improvement.
3. Coordinating vegetation fieldwork in front country and back country locations.
4. Monitoring vegetation trends using established protocols.
5. Assisting with supervising and training seasonal staff.

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION:

1. Stream 1 (EG-02): Minimum completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences.
2. Stream 2 (EG-03): Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in travelling or working in wilderness areas.
2. Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics.

ABILITIES: Ability to follow procedures and protocols for data/sample collection.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Exercises sound judgment, Communicates effectively, Takes responsibility.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Reliability Status security clearance, Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license.

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