Park Officer

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A territorial government agency in Whitehorse is looking for a dedicated Park Officer. The role involves managing interactions with the public regarding park management, enforcing regulations, and ensuring public safety in natural outdoor settings. Candidates should have post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences, significant experience in public communication, and skills in teamwork and critical thinking. The position supports professional growth and offers a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work and leave options

Qualifications

• Education in Environmental Sciences or related discipline required.
• Experience in public communication and education regarding natural resources.
• Experience in back-country navigation and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the public about park management.
• Conduct investigations in regulatory compliance contexts.
• Manage wildlife conflicts for public safety.

Skills

Cultural awareness & aptitude

Communication skills

Critical thinking & problem solving

Exceptional client service

Teamwork

Technology & writing skills

Education

Post secondary education in Environmental Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary and Requirements

Yukon Parks is seeking a Park Officer to join our team. For more information on the role visit the Park Officer Career Profile.

For more information about this position, please contact Jason Jesperson, Supervisor, Park Officer Program at [e-mail].

For information on the recruitment process, please contact Rodney Hatcher, Human Resources Consultant [e-mail].

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your application. Be sure to highlight how your experience aligns with the “must haves” for this position and include month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your application.

• Post secondary education in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Conservation and Environmental Law Enforcement or a related discipline.
• Significant experience communicating with and educating members of the public, partners, and/or stakeholders, on information related to natural resources and park management.

Asset Qualifications

• Experience in the back‑country including navigation, safety planning, conducting back‑country patrols, or natural resource field monitoring.
• Experience conducting investigations in a regulatory compliance and enforcement context i.e. policing, bylaw enforcement, environmental or workplace safety compliance, or similar statutory investigative duties that involve interacting with the public.
• Experience managing human/wildlife conflicts to ensure public safety.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Do not include a cover letter with your application. It will not be reviewed or count towards the screening criteria. There is a questionnaire included in the application process, please follow the instructions included in the questionnaire when you answer the questions.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills in their application and may be assessed throughout the competitive process:

• CULTURAL AWARENESS & APTITUDE – Apply knowledge and interpersonal skills that facilitate understanding, appreciation, and working closely with individuals from cultures other than their own.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Build collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
• CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING – Apply conflict resolution skills, complete work independently, and utilize ethical and reasonable decision making to determine a course of action in a compliance and enforcement context.
• EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT SERVICE – Achieve effective results when working with partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• TEAMWORK – Promote and foster teamwork with fellow officers.
• TECHNOLOGY & WRITING SKILLS – Utilize technological skill and exceptional writing skills in a professional setting for accurate communication, documentation, and report preparation.

Additional Information

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following conditions of employment and job requirements:

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
• Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
• Security Clearance.
• First Aid/CPR certificate (or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire).
• A declaration of any convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada for which an official pardon has not been received, as well as any convictions under the following acts: Parks and Land Certainty Act, Environment Act, Wilderness Tourism Licensing Act and Wildlife Act including convictions under similar legislation in other jurisdictions.

Job Requirements

• Wearing and maintaining a uniform.
• Working outdoors in a variety of settings (including remote locations), weather and terrain conditions.
• Frequent travel within the territory.
• Evening/late night/early morning work and weekend shifts.
• Lifting or moving heavy objects up to 25 kilogram may be required.
• Frequent outdoor (front-country/back‑country) foot patrols through various parks.

Why joining us is a great idea

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.

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