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

Reference number

CAP26J-183537-000009 Selection process number

2026-CAP-BNP-EA-018 Location

Banff (Alberta), Banff National Park of Canada (Alberta) 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 kilometres radius of Banff, AB who have a 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.To be considered for employment under one of the student employment programs, the individual must be :

• registered as a full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program
• participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution
• should meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work

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About the position

Duties

Students will conduct field work to monitor forest and alpine songbird diversity, pika abundance, amphibian occupancy and wildlife occupancy (wildlife remote cameras). In addition, students will support EIM projects at the office with fieldwork preparation and planning, organizing and servicing field equipment, data entry and management, remote camera photo classification, and songbird / amphibian audio classification. Students must be physically fit; and able to safely travel, navigate and spend full days in the wilderness. 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. Intent of the process

The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in the Banff Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, depending on status of the selected candidate. Positions to be filled

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🏆 The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).This position is based in Banff, AB and requires on-site presence on a daily basis. Important Information and Instructions :

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance -

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : (Must be met prior to employment)

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Successful completion of at least one year at a recognized post-secondary institution

in a program leading to a diploma or degree; in a field related to biological sciences, ecology, geography, environmental sciences, or other field closely related to natural science.Currently registered as a full-time or part-time student in a recognized institution. Proof of education will be required at time of interview.

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CERTIFICATIONS : Possession and maintenance of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.EXPERIENCE IN : EX1 : Strong wilderness travel skills including experience hiking 20 or more kilometers per day with a heavy backpack, often in off trail and steep mountainous terrain; during inclement weather conditions; and on day and overnight trips.

EX2 : Experience following scientific field data collection protocols and recording data accurately. Other approaches such as traditional Indigenous methods will be considered. Applied / assessed at a later date KNOWLEDGE OF : K1 : Parks Canada, its mandate and values and principlesPERSONAL SUITABILITY : PS1 : Exercises sound judgment

PS2 : Takes responsibility

PS3 : Demonstrates integrity

PS4 : Strives for excellence

PS5 : Able to work effectively in a team environment

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential - English Essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date Additional Certifications : AC1 : Certifications including but not limited to : Wilderness First Aid – 40-hour min

AK2 : Knowledge of geographic information systems.

AK3 : Knowledge of Banff National Park’s landscape, weather and wildlife safety protocolsAdditional Abilities : AA1 : Ability to service remote cameras and classify remote camera images

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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How to apply

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Information you must provide

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

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Jobs at Parks Canada - Banff National Park

Hiring organization contact

Name :  Robin Baron, Resource Management Officer II

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Date modified : 2025-12-09