Parks Canada Resource Management Jasper AB Officer I

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking a Caribou Technician to provide care and monitoring for caribou in Jasper National Park. Responsibilities include daily care, health assessment, and assisting with medical treatments. Candidates should have a background in biology or wildlife management and at least 2 years of hands-on experience. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in one of Canada's stunning natural settings.

Benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Pension and retirement benefits

Health and dental benefits

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-years of large mammal husbandry or handling experience.
• Experience in collecting wildlife monitoring data.
• Must have a degree or diploma in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver caribou husbandry activities and daily care for captive caribou.
• Monitor caribou health and support medical treatments.
• Maintain detailed records of animal observations.

Skills

Large mammal husbandry

Data collection

Wildlife health assessments

Education

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary program in Biology, Wildlife or Agriculture

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Farm equipment

Job description

Overview

(Caribou Technician) Parks Canada — Jasper, AB. Salary: $65,216–$81,985 per year. Location: Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta). Position: EG-03 - Resource Management Officer I, 2-year Term with the possibility of extension. Shift and schedule: Weekends as needed. Closing date: 12 August 2025 - 23:59 Pacific Time.

Duties

The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver caribou husbandry activities, provide daily monitoring, and support preventative health care for caribou residing in the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre. The position will feed, clean pens and provide general and daily care for captive caribou under the direction of the Breeding Centre Manager, including assisting with monitoring animal health and with handling caribou for medical treatments. The position will also monitor caribou during critical times such as calving and breeding. The position will assist in conducting, and applying monitoring and research protocols and procedures, including collection of biological samples as directed by the Breeding Centre Manager and/or the Caribou Health Technologist. As required, the position will also assist the Caribou Health Technologist preparing caribou for surgery and other medical procedures, and necropsy as directed by the program veterinarian; help maintain laboratory, necropsy rooms, and specialized equipment; assist with post-mortem examinations; and collect animal tissues for analysis. The position will maintain detailed records of animal observations and daily monitoring; record data during handling procedures and perform data entry and simple analysis as required. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre. Due to the demands of caring for live animals, these EG-03 positions will not be available to assist with emergency response programs.

Work environment

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.

Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:

• Work-life balance


• Paid vacation and leave


• Pension and retirement benefits


• Health and dental benefits


• Training and professional development


• Working in beautiful locations


• Transfer and promotion opportunities


• Diverse and inclusive workplaces


• Contribution to public service

Process and opportunities

This process will be used to fill two temporary positions in Jasper, Alberta. The results of this process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions in Jasper National Park only. Positions to be filled: 2.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé.


• Contact information for 2 references.

Essential qualifications

Education: Graduation from a recognized post-secondary program in Biology, Wildlife or Agriculture (livestock) or an acceptable mix of academic and work experience. Degree equivalency.

Experience: Minimum 2-years of large mammal husbandry, daily care, and/or handling experience. This experience can come from domestic farm or accredited zoological institution, in specialized livestock (cervid) programming, or in captive or free-range wildlife programming relevant to the position; Experience supporting quantitative and qualitative health assessments of wildlife; Experience in collecting wildlife monitoring data in laboratory or in the field to support analyses, for publication in scientific manuscripts and/or reports.

Additional (Asset) Experience

• Experience in operating farm equipment (e.g., tractor and implements, UTV)


• Experience working with laboratory equipment (e.g., microscope, fume hood, centrifuge)


• Experience supporting surgical procedures and/or supporting necropsies on large mammals (preferably ungulate and/or wildlife)


• Experience operating a hydraulic squeeze for large mammals and using specialized animal handling systems


• Experience in computer-based animal records/inventory


• Experience in managing native and non-native vegetation relevant to this position

Other qualifications and assessments

Knowledge: Knowledge of mammal husbandry and current principles, practices, and procedures of wildlife management in a captive or wild setting; Knowledge of procedures applicable to operational wildlife management including wildlife capture, immobilization, radio collaring, and necropsy.

Abilities: Ability to establish priorities, analyze requirements, organize workload, and make recommendations with respect to animal health and husbandry; Ability to deliver specialized wildlife health and/or husbandry activities; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to various audiences; Ability to work in a complex team environment; Ability to work outside and under various conditions for extended period of times.

Personal Suitability: Exceptional analytical skills, including problem solving, accuracy, and attention to detail; Makes things happen; Demonstrates integrity; Takes responsibility.

Operational requirements

• Willingness to work shiftwork, weekends and alone if required


• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions


• Willingness to commute to the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre


• Willingness to wear an approved Parks Canada uniform

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.


• CAZWV Chemical Immobilization Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire


• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted)


• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks

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.

Information on employment equity

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Application process

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