Maintenance Worker II – Trail Crew Member

Maintenance Worker II Trail Crew Member

Reference number : CAP22J

Selection process number : -PKS-LLYK-EA-

Important messages

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When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the site.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education, Experience and Occupational Certification factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application.

Applications will be screened for interviews, based on the essential education, language and experience criteria identified below.

Following the interview process, successful candidates who are assessed as having met all the essential qualifications outlined below, will be placed in a qualified pool of candidates.

Both essential and additional qualifications will be assessed through the interview process. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification during this interview process.

Duties

Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, roads and facilities maintenance; construction and installations;

and other general maintenance and repair requirements for Parks Canada Agency.

Work environment

Be part of an inspiring team! Parks Canada is a world leader in natural and cultural conservation, Canada's largest provider of natural and historic visitor facilities and manager of destinations that form the cornerstones of the Canadian tourism industry.

Have you ever thought of establishing a career in one of Canada's most amazing and iconic places? Canada's national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas offer opportunities to work in unique locations and live the ultimate Canadian experience.

Want to be part of ensuring a great legacy for Canada and Canadians? Parks Canada is embarking on an unprecedented program of restoration work to heritage, visitor, water and highway assets located within our special places across Canada.

If you are interested in this opportunity, why not consider a career for the Parks Canada Agency? We offer :

• Rewarding work in every corner of the country;
• Learning opportunities that promote individual and organizational excellence;
• An opportunity to experience our rich natural and cultural heritage first-hand;

Employment with dedicated colleagues in a well-respected federal organization :

An opportunity to connect with Canadians at their most valued natural and cultural treasures.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill potential seasonal, term / acting / assignment at level vacancies and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the GL MAN 03 (Trail Crew Member) in the Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as : Seasonal Indeterminate, Term, Acting or Assignment-at-level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter (Maximum words) how they meet the Education, Experience and Occupational Certification criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below).

Applicants must list all of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education, Experience and Occupational Certification factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application.

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards or acceptable combination of education, experience and training.

Occupational Certification

Successful completion of a 40-hour Wilderness First Aid course or higher level First Aid

Experience

• Significant* experience working in remote areas;
• Significant* experience working with chainsaws;
• Providing maintenance and repairs to buildings, bridges and trails;

Experience carrying out construction tasks in a team environment.

Significant refers to a minimum of 2 years experience within the last 5 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Knowledge

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of light mechanized equipment;

Knowledge of trail construction and trail maintenance techniques.

Abilities

Ability to operate and maintain equipment associated with trail construction and maintenance;

Ability to contribute and work within a team environment.

Personal Suitability

• Takes responsibility;
• Communicates effectively;
• Makes things happen;

Exercises sound judgement.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Occupational Certification

Chainsaw Certification

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment;
• Willingness to provide and wear appropriate footwear;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and / or statutory holidays and provincial / territorial holidays;
• Willingness to travel and work in the Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit;
• Willingness to assist in forest fire suppression, including stand-by and extra duty, if required;
• Extensive physical effort required to hike and / or work for prolonged periods of time;
• Be exposed to potential for injury when performing trail maintenance activities;
• Occasionally demonstrate tasks to others;

Must be able to live and work up to 10 (days) duration in a remote location, and in varied weather conditions

Willingness to complete a certified chainsaw course.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid class 5 Drivers License

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Parks Canada 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. Parks Canada 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.

Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video :

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

Contact information

Jeff Hearnden, Maintenance Coordinator (Backcountry Trails)

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Date modified : -08-09