Student Field Technician – Ecological Integrity Monitoring

Student Field Technician – Ecological Integrity Monitoring

Parks Canada- Resource Conservation - Banff Field Unit

Closing date : February 8, 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Selection process number

2026-CAP-BNP-EA-018

Location

Banff, Alberta – Banff National Park, Canada

Employment tenure

Term – Approximately May 2026 to August 2026

Salary

$22.56 to $27.68 per hour

Level

ST-UDE-NT-Student

Who can apply

Students residing within a 50‑kilometre radius of Banff, AB, with a legal status to work in Canada. Applicants must :

• Be registered as a full‑time or part‑time secondary or post‑secondary student in an accredited programme.
• Be receiving adult education or retraining at a secondary level under an accredited institution.
• Meet the minimum age requirement for employment in Alberta.

Duties

Students will conduct field work to monitor forest and alpine songbird diversity, pika abundance, amphibian occupancy, and wildlife occupancy via remote cameras. Additional responsibilities include : supporting EIM projects in the office, preparing and planning fieldwork, organising and servicing field equipment, data entry and management, remote camera photo classification, and songbird / amphibian audio classification. Applicants must be physically fit and able to safely travel, navigate and spend full days in wilderness environments.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal agency dedicated to protecting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage through national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites.

Intent of the process

Results may be used to fill other temporary student vacancies within the Banff Field Unit or similar locations, with full‑ or part‑time hours for various tenures, depending on the selected candidate.

Positions to be filled

Important messages

The Parks Canada team is recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers (2024). This position requires on‑site presence in Banff, AB, daily. Students will cover all travel expenses and accommodations are not provided. Online applications only via jobs.gc.ca; no cover letter required – answer application questions. Individuals unable to apply online should contact pc.rhbanff-banffhr.pc@canada.ca before the closing date. Applicants must demonstrate their Essential Qualifications (education and experience) in the screening questions. Include dates and locations of experience; your resume must corroborate your answers.

Parks Canada is committed to employment equity and diversity. Preference may be given to candidates who self‑identify with Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, minority Francophones, or racially minoritised groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status security clearance required. Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 5 driver’s licence (Class L, N or other graduated licences not accepted) must be maintained.

Operational Requirements

Applicants must :

You need (essential for the job)

Experience required

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge of Parks Canada, its mandate, values and principles.

Personal suitability

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Additional certifications : Wilderness First Aid – 40‑hour minimum. Copies required at interview. Experience with scientific research applications (spreadsheets, databases). Knowledge of statistical analysis, geographic information systems, and Banff National Park’s landscape, weather and wildlife safety protocols. Ability to service remote cameras and classify camera images.

Our commitment

Parks Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If an accommodation is required during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the hiring organization to request specialised accommodation. All information is kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada promotes a skilled and diverse workforce. Employment equity is encouraged and self‑declaration is welcomed for designated employment equity groups.

We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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