Aquatic Invasive Species Technician
Job Overview
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Date PostedApril 25, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$53898 - $67757 / year
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Contact NameHR
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Open PositionsTBD
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Position DurationTemporary, Seasonal
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Position TypeFull-Time
Job Description
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.
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers (2024).
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact pc.rhbanff-banffhr.pc@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date.
No Cover Letter Required – Respond to questions in the on-line application
Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the pre-screening requirements in order to move on to the next step. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the pre-screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the pre-screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application.
Tips for applicants:
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
📢 Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.
Duties
Parks Canada is looking to staff multiple positions for the Aquatic Invasive Species programs in the Banff Field Unit. Aquatic invasive species are a threat to the environment and recreational activities. For more information on the program, please visit: Protect park waters: preventing aquatic invasive species (canada.ca) (https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/mtn/eaux-waters)
You will be responsible for permitting, education and compliance for the Aquatic Invasive Species prevention program through:
• Conducting inspections on watercraft and gear;
• Operating the self-certification program;
• Educating visitors on Clean, Drain, Dry practices and aquatic invasive species prevention regulations in the mountain national parks;
• Checking compliance with aquatic invasive species regulations at popular lakes and rivers;
• Collecting, recording, and entering data;
• Assisting with equipment inventories and maintenance logs;
• Preparing, setting-up, calibrating, operating, and maintaining equipment; and,
• Where time allows, participating in monitoring activities for aquatic invasive species.
Work environment
At Parks Canada, providing service to visitors and the public is a key part of what we do. Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you provide high quality service? And are you keen to share your knowledge and experience with the public? A summer job as a Parks Canada team member might be right for you!
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill multiple term positions of 3 to 4 months duration, between June and September 2025 and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Resource Management Technician, EG 01 group and level with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
Start Date
Job Requirements
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Failure to clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications may result in the rejection of your application.
EDUCATION
• A secondary school diploma or approved alternatives or acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the position
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE
• Experience providing education and/or compliance messages to the public, addressing visitor questions, and delivering quality customer service
• Experience following protocols and/or procedures
• Experience entering data into software programs (e.g., ESRI’s Survey 123, Microsoft Excel) and ensuring data accuracy
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of aquatic invasive species and prevention techniques
ABILITIES
• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to communicate, listen to others, and relay information related to the importance of aquatic invasive species prevention and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to anticipate and detect incidents of unsafe or improper behavior, take action and find solutions, including professionally resolving conflict, where applicable.
• Ability to provide comprehensive visitor information on a variety of topics including; aquatic invasive species, fishing and boating regulations, watercraft inspection regulations, and general park information/regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Exercises sound judgment
• Takes responsibility
• Communicates effectively
• Attention to detail
• Personally connects with people
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may 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.
ASSET EDUCATION
• Post-secondary education in biological sciences, enforcement, or communication.
Degree equivalency
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience driving large trucks and towing and reversing trailers in challenging environments, such as high-traffic areas
• Experience operating and maintaining small engine equipment, pumps or pressure washing systems
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 holidays, when required
• Willingness to set-up, take-down and move equipment (including large and heavy equipment, tables and tents)
Conditions of employment
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status. Learn more about Security Screening (https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security)
• Maintenance of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
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
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
