Indigenous Fire Technician (YESS Program)
Job Overview
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Date PostedJanuary 21, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$33.33 / hour
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Contact NameHR
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Open Positions2
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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.
The primary focus would be Indigenous cultural fire. These technicians would be working with local Indigenous Nations and their supervisor to determine priorities for the restoration of cultural fire to the landscape. The work would involve travelling to local Nations to talk with knowledge keepers and other land stewards about the challenges and opportunities for Nations to work with Parks Canada Agency to restore cultural fire to the land.
May/June 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 required. Enrolled or graduated from a post-secondary program. Must be physically fit, able to work effectively in a team, have good attention to detail and be adaptable.
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.
