Parks Canada Jasper Asset Support Technician Canadian Rockies

Parks Canada Jasper, AB$65,216-$81,985 a year Job detailsPay$65,216-$81,985 a yearShift and scheduleOvertimeWeekends as neededHolidaysLocationJasper, ABFull job descriptionParks CanadaClosing date: March 17, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific TimeReference numberCAP26J-038499-000019Selection process number2026-CAP-JAS-EA-VAR-015LocationJasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)Employment tenureIndeterminate, Term, Acting, Deployment, Assignment, this process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements.

Salary$65,216 to $81,985 - salary under reviewLevelEG-03 - Asset Support Technician (EG-03)Who canPersons residing within a 100 kilometer radius of Jasper, Alberta who have a 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

Learn more about security screening process.

Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment.

Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, and by various means of transportation.

Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.

Willingness to take mandatory training related to the job as required, including but not limited to OHS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and WHMIS.Willingness to work towards gaining experience and or certifications in water/wastewater systems. Willingness to undergo pre-placement and periodic medical evaluationsWillingness to work independently in a remote location.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

• EDUCATION:A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.Learn more about degree equivalency.
• OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:Water Treatment Certification through Alberta Environment & Parks - Water Treatment Level 1 or HigherWaterwastewater Treatment Certification through Alberta Environment & Parks - Wastewater Treatment Level 1 or HigherValid Alberta Class 5 license or equivalent
• EXPERIENCE:EX1: Experience in one or more of the technical functions which may include: swimming pool maintenance, plumbing, commercial building repair/maintenance, equipment repair/maintenance, electrical and/or HVAC systems maintenance and operation.EX2: Experience with work site inspections, checking compliance with specifications, schedule and safety requirements.EX3: Experience with estimating costs for construction or maintenance projects.EX4: Experience with managing contracts in the maintenance or construction of assets.EX5: Experience using word processing and spreadsheet applications.EX6: Experience with the use of tablets for recording information.
• KNOWLEDGE:K1: Knowledge of building construction principles.K2: Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards associated with construction and maintenance of assets. These may include National Building/Fire/Plumbing Codes, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes, and Provincial codes and regulations.K3: Knowledge of general work procedures, preventive maintenance measures, workplace health and safety procedures.
• ABILITIES:A1: Ability to schedule, organize and provide routine asset maintenance services including minor capital/re-capitalization projects.A2: Ability to read and understand drawings and blueprints.A3: Ability to analyze problems in a variety of operational situations and develop and implement solutions through contracts or work plans.A4: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to write scopes of work for contracts; and to communicate requirements to a variety of technical and operational contractors in a clear and unambiguous manner.A5: Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex systems and equipment related to the operation and maintenance of a busy swimming pool facility.A6: Ability to coordinate and check/report on the quality/completeness of work performed by external contractors, skilled trades and maintenance staff.
• PERSONAL SUITABILITY:PS1: Personally connects with peoplePS2: Exercises sound judgementPS3: Takes responsibilityPS4: Communicates effectively, both orally and in writingPS5: Makes things happenPS6: Dependable

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later dateEnglish essentialLearn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

• ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:Maintenance of AWWOA (Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association) certifications or equivalent.
• Maintenance of certifications for water distribution systems (wastewater and potable water) or equivalent provincial certifications.
• Pool Operator Level 1 or 2
• Transportation of Dangerous Good (TDG)
• WHMIS
• Confined Space Awareness Certificate
• H2S Awareness Certificate
• First Aid / CPR
• Fall Arrest
• AE1: Experience with BMS (Building Monitoring Systems)
• AE2: Working on mechanical systems such as systems including pumps, instrumentation, automation, processing, cranes, and rigging.
• AE3: Working with tractors, skidsteers, snow blowing equipment, 4x4 Trucks

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. Learn more about assessment accommodation.

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 .Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service. To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Dylan Verbruggen, Technical Services Coordinator IIEmail address: Dylan.verbruggen@pc.gc.ca

Duties

The Asset Support Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Miette Hot Springs facility, ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of swimming pools, water treatment and wastewater systems, while supporting building infrastructure in a remote, high-use environment. This position performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on Potable/Waste Water systems, pumps, plumbing, HVAC, electrical components, automation, and building systems. They maintain water quality in accordance with Alberta regulations, Parks Canada guidelines, and Public health standards.

The incumbent coordinates and oversees contracted maintenance and repair work, prepares cost estimates, scopes of work, and schedules, and verifies compliance with safety, technical, and quality requirements. Duties also include operating and monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS), maintaining accurate operational records using computer applications, supporting seasonal operations and snow removal, while be responsible for after-hours or emergency issues as required.

The role requires working independently, exercising sound judgment, and maintaining a strong safety culture while supporting one of Jasper National Park's most visible and historically significant visitor facilities at Miette Hot Springs.

Work environment

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

Parks Canada Agency's Mandate: On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations. The Jasper Field Unit is comprised of Jasper National Park and Fort St. James National Historic Site (NHS), with staff located in Jasper, Alberta and Fort St. James, British Columbia.

The Field Unit Superintendent is located in Jasper. In addition to Fort St. James NHS, the Field Unit is also responsible for five other national historic sites located within Jasper National Park: The Jasper Park Information Centre NHS, Athabasca Pass NHS, Yellowhead Pass NHS, Jasper House NHS and the Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House NHS. Due to the location of Parks Canada's heritage places, we work with a wide diversity of Indigenous peoples across the country.

Of the lands and waters in our care, more than three quarters of these are managed with the support of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In recent decades, Parks Canada has worked hard to strengthen relationships with Indigenous partners. Our current approach, which views Indigenous peoples as partners in the management of Canada's heritage places is reflected in all of the work we do, and is a shared responsibility of all Parks Canada team members. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values.

Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process

This process is intended to fill one vacancy in Jasper, Alberta. This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in the same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled

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Important messages

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