Opportunities within Parks Canada's Real Property and Asset Directorate!

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects at national parks and historic sites. The role requires overseeing multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and ensuring project compliance with standards. Candidates must have a Professional Engineer or Architect certification and significant experience in infrastructure project management. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous employment benefits.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Diverse workforce

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in managing complex infrastructure projects in Canada.
• Experience in coordinating and reviewing design drawings and specifications.
• Ability to develop and implement mitigation strategies for project risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across national parks.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal environmental and heritage standards.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder negotiation

Education

Professional Engineer or Architect certification

Job description

Opportunities within Parks Canada's Real Property and Asset Directorate!

Reference number : CAP25J-067095-000107

Selection process number : 2025-CAP-RPAD-EA-390152 Parks Canada - Real Property and Assets Directorate

Banff (Alberta), Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta), Radium Hot Springs (British Columbia), Revelstoke (British Columbia), Peterborough (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Québec (Québec) - Other work locations may be considered with the approval of the delegated manager

AR-05, EN-ENG-04

Term, Assignment, Acting

115,315 to $139,027

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Closing date : 20 August 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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.

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AR-05 : $119,369 to $139,027

EN-ENG-04 : $115,315 to $134,492

Duties

Parks Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects at national parks, historic sites, highway corridors and waterways across Canada. In this role, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets and timelines, ensure all work aligns with federal environmental and heritage standards and enable the safety & reliability of Parks Canada's highway & waterway projects & studies. If you're passionate about protecting Canada’s natural and cultural treasures while delivering high-impact infrastructure solutions, we invite you to join our team.

Work environment

Parks Canada is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024) and by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in the National Capital Region (2024).

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

This selection process will be used to staff three (3) positions on a temporary basis for the following positions :

one (1) position to be filled with specialization in project management.

one (1) position to be filled with specialization in highway engineering.

one (1) position to be filled with specialization in waterways.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created from this process to fill identical or similar positions with varying employee status, security level or linguistic profiles and / or requirements, in various Parks Canada locations across the country.

From the work locations currently listed on the poster, please clearly identify the work location(s) in which you are prepared to work.

Positions to be filled : 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Certification

Certification as a Professional Engineer or Architect in Canada OR eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in Canada.

Experiences

Recent and Significant

experience in the following areas :

EX1 : Planning, managing, and successfully delivering complex infrastructure, construction, or highway projects;

EX2 : Coordinating and reviewing design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates;

EX3 : Consulting with internal and external stakeholders and negotiating consensus among them.

Recent and significant experience implies at least five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years, with that experience being within Canada.

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

Various language requirements

Knowledge

KN1 : Knowledge of risk management practices and techniques related to construction projects;

KN2 : Knowledge of current design and construction standards, methodologies and best practices, and national codes.

Abilities

A1 : Ability to manage a portfolio of multiple and multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects of varying complexity;

A2 : Ability to assess complex information and situations, to seek out and identify project risks and to develop and implement mitigation strategies, recommendations and solutions;

A3 : Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

A4 : Ability to develop / compose technical documents such as requests for proposals and statements of work.

Personal Suitability

PS1 : Thinking things through

PS2 : Working efficiently with others

PS3 : Showing Initiative and being action oriented

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

Asset Occupational Certification :

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation;

Registered as a Professional Engineer or Architect in Canada.

Asset experiences

Recent and Significant

experience in the following areas :

AEX1 : Managing consultants and contractors to obtain services in construction or specialized engineering advice;

AEX2 : Financial management including knowledge of managing project budgets, life-cycle management, asset management or long term capital planning;

AEX3 : Asset management and / or project management of Heritage assets, Waterway infrastructure or Government infrastructure.

Recent and significant experience implies at least five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years, with that experience being within Canada.

Asset Knowledge

AK1 : Knowledge of Government of Canada standards, guidelines, processes and practices in relation to real property management, project management, procurement & contracting and highways.

Operational Requirements

Willingness to travel and / or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.

Willingness to travel over roads closed to the general public and to work in and around construction sites.

Requirement to work overtime, weekends and / or statutory / provincial / territorial holidays.

Willingness to wear identifier clothing and required safety equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Maintenance of valid driver’s license.

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.

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.

Parks Canada is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. Parks Canada operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some (essential or other) qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.