Vegetation Student (Student Position, YESS Program)

Job Description

Supports vegetation program by assisting with terrestrial restoration activities and monitoring. Conducts front and backcountry control and surveys for non-native vegetation. The majority of the work involves mechanical and chemical control of non-native vegetation (using hand tools, brush saws, herbicides, etc.). The position is field based.

Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Positions for the Banff Field Unit

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.
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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.  12 week term offers with possibility of extensions.  Staff housing may be available.

For STUDENT POSITIONS ONLY: To be considered for student employment, you must be:

·         registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program.

·         or participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution.

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