Student Field Technician

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Assessment accommodation

You must provide contact information for 3 work references.
No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application. We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line should contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
*** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.
Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties

Vegetation Management (VM) position description:
Supports the vegetation management program by assisting with Integrated Pest Management, disturbed site reclamation/restoration, and vegetation monitoring. Conducts front and backcountry control and surveys for non-native vegetation while collecting geospatial data for monitoring purposes. The majority of the work involves mechanical and chemical control of non-native vegetation (using hand tools, brush saws, herbicides, etc.). The remainder of the work includes restoration activities (soil amendments, seed collection, planting, staking, translocations) and monitoring (transects, rangeland health monitoring). The position is field based, with the expectation of working in a team environment and spending the majority of time outdoors. Successful applicants must be willing to acquire an assistant applicator license upon hire and apply herbicides in accordance with our Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP). Applicants must be comfortable working in remote backcountry settings for extended periods (up to 5 days). Vegetation students will also be collaborating with aquatic and riparian management activities.

Ecological Integrity Monitoring (EIM) position description:
Students will conduct field work to monitor forest and alpine songbird diversity, pika abundance, amphibian occupancy and wildlife occupancy (wildlife remote cameras). In addition, students will support EIM projects at the office with fieldwork preparation and planning, organizing and servicing field equipment, data entry and management, remote camera photo classification, and songbird/amphibian audio classification. Students must be physically fit; and able to safely travel, navigate and spend full days in the wilderness.

Aquatic Management (AQ) position description:
Students will support aquatic management programs through a variety of fieldwork projects including but not limited to: hydraulic and physical aquatic habitat assessments; riparian restoration; water quality monitoring and vegetation removal. This position is field-based and requires applicants to be physically fit, navigate safely in remote areas of the Park, work effectively in a team and be prepared for all weather conditions. Aquatics students will also be collaborating with vegetation management activities.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process

The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in the Banff Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Successful completion of at least one year at a recognized post-secondary institution in a program leading to a diploma or degree; in a field related to biological sciences, ecology, geography, environmental sciences, or other field closely related to natural science.
Currently registered as a full-time or part-time student in a recognized institution.
Proof of education will be required at time of interview.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession and maintenance of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.

EXPERIENCE IN:
EX1: Strong wilderness travel skills including experience hiking long distances with a heavy backpack, often in off trail and steep mountainous terrain; during inclement weather conditions; and on day and overnight trips.
EX2: Experience following scientific field data collection protocols and recording data accurately. Other approaches such as traditional Indigenous methods could be considered.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:
K1: Parks Canada, its mandate and values and principles

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Exercises sound judgment
PS2: Takes responsibility
PS3: Demonstrates integrity
PS4 : Strives for excellence
PS5: Able to work effectively in a team environment

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

Conditions of employment

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

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 are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, minority Francophones, and members of racially minoritized groups and encourage applicants to self-identify in their application.
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact pc.rhbanff-banffhr.pc@canada.ca prior to the closing date.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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