Northern Allowances (rates and conditions subject to change):

• Approximately $ 25,000 to $45,000/year
• Vacation Travel Assistance: $2,243.50 provided twice per year for each eligible member of the household. (Rates vary depending on work location)

We Also Offer:

• Housing: Federal government housing may be provided in Iqaluit, NU.
• Relocation Assistance: Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance and may wish to review the Relocation Directive: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en
• Training, Development & Education Opportunities: Multi-year career development plans which include opportunities for education assistance funding and training opportunities
• Pension & Benefits: Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Relative to operational requirements, possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks

EDUCATION

• A two year Environmental Technology Program diploma or other field related to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience related to the position

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in science-based projects related to conservation or natural resource management
• Experience conducting or assisting with environmental assessments
• Experience leading or participating in field work (preferably scientific field work)
• Experience using a variety of computer applications for data entry, data management, or report writing

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of environmental assessment and ecosystem management theories, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current practices and techniques for ecosystem and species conservation

ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and determine appropriate recommendations
• Ability to participate in and implement science-based projects
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Exercises sound judgment
• Communicates effectively
• Leadership
• Flexibility

ASSET EDUCATION

• Completion of a degree related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g.biology, ecology, geography)

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience leading research projects (e.g., may include design, logistics, synthesis of background information, definition of data/sample collection requirements, data/sample analysis, presentation of results)
• Experience working effectively with Indigenous communities or Northern communities
• Experience using various modes of transportation for travelling in remote locations. (e.g., Backpacking, non-motorized and motorized boat, ATV, Snowmobile, etc.)
• Experience leading or assisting with the logistics and day to day operations of a remote field camp.
• Experience providing summary reports of scientific work to a wide range of audiences (e.g., managers, communities, students)

ASSET KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement
• Knowledge of Inuktitut

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to perform physical labour and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness and ability to hike long distances including multi-day hikes
• Willingness and ability to live and work in a remote field camp setting with a small team for extended periods (up to approximately 3 months)
• Willingness to complete training provided by Parks Canada
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
• Willingness to fly in and work closely with both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
• Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and water (motorized and non-motorized vessels) transportation as required

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.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

The Parks Canada Agency 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. The Parks Canada Agency 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.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application. Applicants are also asked to indicate if they prefer to use one of the Inuktut languages as their preferred language for correspondence and/or assessments in this process.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.