Impact Assessment Officer (YESS Program)
Job Overview
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Date PostedJanuary 21, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$37.15 / hour
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Contact NameHR
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Position DurationSeasonal
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Position TypeFull-Time
Job Description
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications by youth facing barriers to employment, in particular Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities.
Conducts Impact Assessments to support maintenance of the environmental and commemorative integrity of Parks Canada natural and cultural resources. Conducts environmental surveillance and liaises with park staff and project proponents to monitor the performance and efficacy of mitigation measures. Assists Impact Assessment team with organizing references, research, and literature reviews/summaries for environmental review topics.
April start date
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in working for Parks Canada in Banff, AB please submit your resume and cover letter to: rhbanff-banffhr@pc.gc.ca
Job Requirements
Class 5 driver’s license an asset but not required.
Who can apply? To be eligible, you must be:
· Between 15 and 30 years old.
· Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who had been granted refugee status in Canada.
· Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as, Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. We encourage you to self-identify in your application. 10 week term offers with possibility of extensions. Staff housing may be available.
