Vegetation Technician (YESS Program)

Job Description

Provide logistical and technical services in support of applied science, monitoring and active management projects related to vegetation management. This includes invasive vegetation management, terrestrial restoration projects and ecosystem monitoring.  Candidate will collect, enter, organize and compile spatial and non-spatial data, as well as conduct database maintenance. The position is field based, and applicants are expected to be prepared to work in an outdoor environment, including remote backcountry sites.

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.

 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.

Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent required. Experience in vegetation identification and land management.

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