Resource Management Officer I: Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Officer

Resource Management Officer I: Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Officer

Parks Canada

Closing date: April 15, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
CAP26J-170802-000015 Selection process number
2026-CAP-JAS-EA-TERM-032 Location
Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta) Employment tenure
Anticipatory Salary
$65,216 to $81,985 - (salary under review) Level
EG-03 - Resource Management Officer I Who can apply
All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Organization information
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Duties
The Resource Management Officer I (EG-03) delivers technical and analytical services in applied science, monitoring and active management related to a resource management program. You will work as part of the Resource Conservation team to plan, monitor, assess and restore ecosystem health and functioning.Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Officer - You will assist the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Manager with applying or promoting the 7 FireSmart™ disciplines in Jasper National Park. You will conduct geospatial and data analysis and prepare geospatial and technical products to support wildfire risk reduction, education, and communication activities. You will assist with project surveillance and work to ensure mitigations are used and environmental harms are avoided during fuel management projects. You will contribute to forestry assessments, treatment area layout, research for ensuring best practices, and assist with stakeholder coordination. You will be expected to pass the wildland fire fitness standard for Type 2 firefighters, and participate in fire-related training, application of prescribed fires, and may contribute to wildfire responses on behalf of Parks Canada. Based in Jasper, Alberta, this is an opportunity to apply your passion for conservation and forestry to help protect and manage one of Canada’s most iconic National Parks, apply your wilderness travel expertise and take initiative while being part of a positive and inclusive team. Work environment
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:
⚖️ Work-life balance
📅 Paid vacation and leave
💰 Pension and retirement benefits
🩺Health and dental benefits
📚 Training and professional development
🏞️ Working in beautiful locations
📈 Transfer and promotion opportunities
🤝 Diverse and inclusive workplaces
🍁 Contribution to public service Intent of the process
Jasper National Park is accepting applications for anticipated term positions at the EG-03 level in the Resource Conservation Function. The positions offered will be in the Vegetation & Fire Management program.A list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time). Important messages
🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2026). We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application. *** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. 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 when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.The asset qualifications are not essential to the job but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact Jasper HR rhjasper-a prior to the closing date.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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

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• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted);
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;
• Possession and maintenance of a current Standard First Aid Certificate (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR certificate.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of the Type 2 wildland firefighter fitness standard;
• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willing and able to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Willing and able to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingEDUCATION:
Completion of a post-secondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. forestry, ecology, natural resources, geography), or an acceptable combination of post-secondary education, training and experience in a field related to the position.

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EXPERIENCE:
• Travelling or working in remote mountain wilderness areas;
• In the use of ESRI Arc GIS software;
• In using forestry survey and data/sample collection equipment and diverse means of transportation;
• In forestry operations.Applied / assessed at a later dateKNOWLEDGE:
● of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements
● of terrestrial/marine environment, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, as well as weather conditions specific to the Jasper National Park’s area;
● of forestry management activities.ABILITIES:
• to evaluate forestry operations and mitigate harmful environmental impacts;
• to use a variety of computer applications in the development and maintenance of databases, especially geodatabases;
• to conduct analysis of spatial and non-spatial data using various media and software;
• to carry out data manipulation requirements as directed.PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Exercises sound judgement;
• Shares Parks Canada’s vision;
• Communicates effectively;
• Takes responsibility
• Strives for excellence.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later dateASSET EDUCATION:
A graduate science degree in a program related to the natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, conservation, forest management, fire science).

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ASSET OCCUPATIONALCERTIFICATIONS:
• Additional forestry training courses
• Additional fire management training coursesASSET EXPERIENCE:
• in fire behaviour and identifying fire regime characteristics of mountain and forest ecosystems;
• completing multi-day mountain wilderness trips by foot and other means including bikes, skis, boat, all terrain vehicles, and horses in mountainous terrain;
• in remote field sampling activities over multi-day field-based research or resource management (active management, monitoring, research);
• leading and delivering ecological research or monitoring projects;
• leading or delivering restoration or research projects related to forestry, fire management, restoration, or conservation.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• Contact information for 2 references

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

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Landon Shepherd, Ecologist Team Leader
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Date modified: 2026-03-31