Anticipatory – Resource Management Officer I (Wildlife Management)

Parks Canada - Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit - Resource Conservation

Location: Lake Louise, AB

*Note: if not already residing in the area, the selected candidate will be required to relocate. Work locations are non-negotiable.

Employment tenure: Term, Acting, Assignment-at-level depending on status of the selected candidate

Salary: $65,216 to $81,985 per year (under review)

Level: EG-03

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.

Duties:

• Delivers operational wildlife management services within LLYK. Operational duties will include overnight travel within the field unit, standby shifts, irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
• Delivers technical and analytical services in applied science and monitoring related to the wildlife resource management program. This position is part of the Resource Conservation team.

Work environment:

The incumbent will be required to work in a variety of work environments. This includes, but is not limited to, working at an office, highways, campgrounds, trails, and the backcountry throughout LLYK. This position will require individuals to work alone as well as in team settings.

Intent of the process:

This process will be used to fill anticipatory term positions. The results of this process may also be used to fill permanent and/or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Resource Management Officer I, EG 03 level, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on the status of the selected candidate.

Important messages:

• We will only accept online applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
• Failure to clearly demonstrate in your screening questions how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications may result in the rejection of your application.
• Applications will be screened for interviews, based on the “essential” education, language and experience criteria identified below.
• It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification during the selection process.

Conditions of employment:

• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance;
• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s licence (Class L, N or other graduated licences will not be accepted);
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
• 40-hour Wilderness First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR certificate;
• Successful completion of the Canadian Firearm Safety course;
• Possession and maintenance of a Possession Acquisition License (PAL).

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 (e.g. Hike, ski, helicopter, horseback);
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

You need (essential for the job):

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology or ecology) or other discipline relevant to the position. Preference may be given to candidates with university degrees.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in travelling or working in mountain wilderness areas;
• Experience participating in two (2) or more phases of wildlife field research or monitoring projects (design, logistics, data/sample collection, data analysis, presentation of results);
• Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation;
• Experience contributing to the preparation of technical/scientific reports and public presentations.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements;
• Knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the Central Rockies Ecosystem;
• Knowledge of ecology and conservation biology principles.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activities;
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications in the development and maintenance of databases;
• Ability to carry out data manipulation requirements to conduct analysis of spatial and non-spatial data using various media and software;
• Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of scientific reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using a variety of techniques.

Language requirements (essential for the job):

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or a graduate degree in a program related to biology and/or natural sciences (e.g. ecology, geography, geology).

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• Advanced non-restricted firearms certification (e.g. Parks Canada firearms training and/or a demonstrated practical ability to use firearms at work).

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with wildlife management techniques for human-wildlife coexistence such as use of wildlife deterrents, capture, immobilization, radio collaring and conducting wildlife necropsies.

Our commitment:

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.