Resource Management Officer I – Wildlife Management

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in Canada is seeking a Resource Management Officer I to support wildlife management operations. This role involves assessing wildlife behavior in dynamic situations and ensuring safety in Jasper National Park. Candidates should have experience with wildlife management techniques and a relevant educational background. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in stunning natural environments and contribute to team-based conservation efforts.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Job satisfaction in a natural setting

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of two years of a post-secondary program related to environmental sciences.
• Experience in travelling or working in mountain wilderness areas.
• Experience using a variety of data/sample collection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responding to human-wildlife conflict incidents.
• Assessing wildlife behaviour and making risk assessments.
• Conducting ecological monitoring and restoration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Judgment under pressure

Education

Two years of post-secondary program in environmental sciences

Bachelor of Science or related degree

Tools

Data collection equipment

Firearms and wildlife deterrents

Job description

Overview

Resource Management Officer I – Wildlife Management

Reference number: CAP25J-143696-000016

Selection process number: 2025-CAP-JAS-EA-VAR-080 Parks Canada

Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)

EG-03- Resource Management Officer I

Anticipatory, Summer 2026

Salary: 65,215 to 81,985 (salary under review)

Closing date: 2 October 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.

Important messages: We are 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 use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to apply online must contact Human Resources in Jasper prior to the closing date with a résumé and cover letter that clearly demonstrates how they meet the essential education and experience requirements; quoting the selection process number in the subject line. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how you meet the essential Education and Experience factors may result in the rejection of your application.

The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.

Duties

The Resource Management Officer I (EG-03) supports and conducts active wildlife management operations as a field technician on the human-wildlife coexistence (HWC) team, including managing wildlife and people in dynamic situations. A Resource Management Officer I works as part of the Resource Conservation team to ensure ecological integrity and the safety and well-being of both the ecosystem and public in Jasper National Park. This position provides support to other functions including Visitor Safety, Fire Management, Environmental Protection, and Ecological Integrity Monitoring.

Key duties include:

• Responding to human-wildlife conflict incidents;
• Assessing wildlife behaviour and making risk assessments in a dynamic environment;
• Using a variety of tools and techniques including firearms and wildlife deterrents;
• Ecological monitoring, restoration, and applied scientific research support in both front and backcountry settings;
• Equipment maintenance and administrative duties.

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.

If you have a passion for wildlife in protected mountain environments, come live and work in Jasper National Park and explore the extraordinary peaks, rivers, and trails. We offer a work-life balance that will enable you to spend your free time hiking, biking, skiing, camping or just absorbing the natural splendour of one of Canada’s most dramatic landscapes. Be part of a dedicated team, working to protect and restore our national parks and historic sites, now and for generations to come.

Intent of the process

Jasper National Park is accepting applications for an indeterminate seasonal position, as well as anticipated term positions at the EG-03 level in the Resource Conservation Function. Positions offered will be in the Human-Wildlife Coexistence Program.

A list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (term, assignment, indeterminate, full-time, part-time) and work locations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide: Your résumé. Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, you must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications.

EDUCATION: 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 field related to the position.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in travelling or working in mountain wilderness areas;
• Experience participating in two (2) or more phases of field research projects; (design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data / sample collection requirements, data / sample analysis, presentation of results);
• Experience using a variety of data / sample collection equipment and means of transportation;
• Experience contributing to the preparation of technical / scientific reports and manuscript drafts, presentations, website information, public presentation or displays;
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively on projects or objectives as a member of a diverse team with a variety of skills and backgrounds.

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

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements;
• Knowledge of natural environments, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, and ecological relationships specific to mountain ecosystems.

ABILITIES

• Ability to follow appropriate protocols for data / sample collection and compilation, and to conduct active resource management activity;
• Ability to conduct analysis of spatial and non-spatial data using various media and software;
• Ability to carry out data manipulation requirements as directed;
• Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of scientific reports and to communicate with a variety of audiences using a variety of techniques.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Exercises sound judgment;
• Be a team player;
• Communicates effectively;
• Takes responsibility;
• Strives for excellence.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or a graduate degree in a program related to biology and/or the natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience with and operation of non-restricted firearms;
• Experience effectively participating as part of an emergency response team (human/wildlife conflict, search and rescue, mountain rescue, fire management, spill response);
• Experience with managing people in dynamic situations or environments;
• Experience working cooperatively with Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders or the public;
• Experience working in the area of natural resource management, particularly wildlife management such as human-wildlife conflict, including a variety of wildlife management techniques (i.e. hazing, aversive conditioning, capture, immobilization, radio collaring, posting warning and closures notices, use of wildlife deterrents and conducting wildlife necropsies).
• Experience in the application of technical equipment, procedures, and protocols specific to ecology and wildlife management.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness to work and/or 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 and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.

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.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license;
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
• Valid 40-hour wilderness First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR certificate;
• Successful completion of the Canadian Firearm Safety course;
• Valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL);
• Pass (and maintain) the Parks Canada Firearm Certification within the first 12 months of employment;

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.

The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers (2024).

To navigate the application process, refer to the following site: [URL omitted].

To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.

The Parks Canada Agency 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. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own HR framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material used during the selection process may be shared with third parties who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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 and 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.

Additional information may be requested after the closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.