Jasper National Park of Canada Resource Management Officer

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental conservation agency is seeking a Resource Management Officer in Jasper, AB to manage vegetation and support ecological projects. Key responsibilities include monitoring wildlife and vegetation, collecting data in remote locations, and applying requirements for environmental sustainability. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds and experience in wilderness areas. The role offers a salary range of $59,291–$81,989 per year with part-time hours and benefits.

Benefits

Dental care

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental sciences.
• Experience in data/sample collection in wilderness areas.
• Ability to work in varied climatic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support projects to improve ecological integrity.
• Manage non-native vegetation and support restoration activities.
• Monitor vegetation trends and collect data.

Skills

Data collection

Fieldwork in wilderness areas

Knowledge of plant species

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary program in environmental sciences

Degree in natural sciences or equivalent

Tools

Data/sample collection equipment

Computer applications for data management

Job description

Jasper National Park of Canada Resource Management Officer

Parks Canada, Jasper, AB — Salary: $59,291–$81,989 per year; Part-time. Schedule includes overtime and weekends as needed. Location: Jasper, AB. Benefits include dental care, paid time off, and paid vacation.

EG-02/EG-03 term/assignment at level: EG-02 $59,291 to $74,534 per year; EG-03 $65,216 to $81,989 per year. Closing date: 28 February 2025, 23:59 Pacific Time. Who can apply: Persons residing within 350-kilometres radius of Jasper, Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, Kamloops and Prince George, who have lawful status to work in Canada. Please indicate the reason you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

How to apply: Apply online on jobs.gc.ca. Important messages: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation, contact us. No cover letter required – respond to questions in the online application. We will only accept online applications via the jobs.gc.ca site. When submitting, you will answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications. Provide concrete examples with WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Resumes will be used to validate the experience described. Failure to clearly demonstrate may result in rejection.

Responsibilities

• As part of the vegetation management team, support a wide range of projects to maintain and improve ecological integrity throughout Jasper National Park.
• Actively manage non-native vegetation using integrated techniques including prevention methods, manual control, and herbicide application.
• Support restoration and reclamation activities related to invasive vegetation management, wildfire protection, and wildlife habitat improvement.
• Coordinate vegetation fieldwork in front country and back country locations; fieldwork involves hiking long distances on and off trail, over varied or strenuous terrain, in remote locations or overnight.
• Monitor vegetation trends using established protocols; collect, manage, and analyze vegetation and spatial data.
• Assist with supervising and training seasonal staff.
• Provide support for additional projects within the fire, vegetation and ecological monitoring programs.

Work environment

Our multidisciplinary teams work together to maintain and improve infrastructure, ensuring long-term environmental sustainability, conservation of built heritage, and great visitor experiences.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications are listed below and may be assessed during the application process.

• Education
  • Stream 1 (EG-02): Minimum completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, geology), or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a related field.
  • Stream 2 (EG-03): Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences or other discipline relevant to the position; or a combination of two years of post-secondary education with training and experience in a related field. Degree equivalency may apply.
• Experience
  • Both streams require experience in travelling or working in wilderness areas under varied climatic conditions; experience using data/sample collection equipment and means of transportation.
  • Stream 1 (EG-02): Experience collecting data/samples on vegetation, fauna, water and soil; experience applying scientifically and technically recognized methods and protocols.
  • Stream 2 (EG-03): Experience participating in two or more phases of vegetation management or monitoring projects (design, logistics, active management, data/sample collection, data analysis, presentation of results); experience contributing to preparation of technical/scientific reports or public presentations.
• Knowledge
  • Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance; knowledge of terrestrial environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the Rockies Ecosystem; knowledge of vegetation management activities and techniques.
• Abilities
  • Ability to follow procedures and protocols for data/sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activities; ability to use a variety of computer applications in development and maintenance of databases; ability to work outside in varied geographic and climatic conditions.
  • Stream 2 (EG-03): Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of technical reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using a variety of techniques.
• Personal suitability
  • Exercises sound judgment; communicates effectively; takes responsibility; demonstrates integrity.
• Asset Occupational Certification
  • Possession of Wilderness First Aid and CPR certificate (asset).
• Asset Experience
  • Experience in vegetation identification (native and non-native); experience in work planning and supervising crews; experience in safe application of herbicides; experience in ecological restoration or reclamation activities and techniques.

Operational requirements

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
• Willingness to work and 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 as required.
• Will be required to obtain pesticide applicator certification; Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance – obtain and maintain.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Will be required to undergo pre-placement and periodic medical checks.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. We thank all applicants; only those selected will be contacted. Travel costs for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.