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SalaryHeron Bay (Ontario)
GT-02 - Seasonal employment - .6 FTE - Usually from April to October each year
$58,379 to $65,988 (+ Isolated Post Allowance)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada
Closing date: 21 April 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: In recognition of park establishment commitments, members from the following First Nation communities may apply:Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek - Lake Nipigon; Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - Sand Point; Biigtigong Nishnaabeg; Fort William First Nation; Michipicoten First Nation; Long Lake #58 First Nation; Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Rocky Bay; Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg; Pays Plat First Nation; Red Rock Indian Band; Whitesand First Nation; Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek - Gull Bay; Namaygoosisagagun First Nation.
Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their resume or cover letter or may be screened out.
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Important messages
We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
How to Apply:
You can apply to this competition in one of three ways.
1. Online
a. Visit the GC jobs website and search for the following process number: 2024-CAP-PUK-EA-SEA-24
b. Complete the online application and answer the online screening question.
2. By Email
a. Send in your resume and cover letter to rhugon-nofuhr@pc.gc.ca
b. In your email please indicate you’re applying on process: 2024-CAP-PUK-EA-SEA-24
3. In Person
a. Visit the Pukaskwa National Park admin office in Heron Bay and drop off your resume in person with one of the Parks Canada staff.
Questions/ for more information, email: rhugon-nofuhr@pc.gc.ca
Please note that for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Duties
As the Fire Crew Member, deliver wildland fuel management, prescribed fire and wildfire suppression services in support of Parks Canada’s fire management programs at Pukaskwa National Park and various other locations across the country. As a part of the Resource Conservation and Pukaskwa National Park Team, you will assist in a variety of projects, vegetation management, incident response and apply prevention and visitor safety strategies. The job can be physically demanding, requiring that you work in remote locations of the park, under adverse weather conditions with limited means of communications.
Work environment
Pukaskwa National Park is a vast, wild, natural park found on the edge of the world’s largest freshwater lake. It is a place where powerful waves collide with rugged, towering coastlines; a place of endless sunsets over sandy driftwood beaches. A place where everyone can catch a glimpse of the rich traditions, values and contemporary life of the Anishinaabe.
Do you want to explore new challenges in your career, discover your full potential and help strengthen a world-class organization? Then become part of the team at Parks Canada, an internationally renowned agency dedicated to protecting Canada's natural, historical and cultural treasures and presenting them for the world to appreciate and enjoy.
Intent of the process
This process (will OR may) be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic (profiles OR requirements) in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A covering letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential qualifications (see below). Applicants must briefly describe 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."
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
- A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training, experience in a field related to the position.
Degree equivalency
- Experience working in remote areas for extended periods
- Experience working in a field related to environmental management, vegetation maintenance, arboriculture
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other related Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) issues
- Knowledge of fire management strategies and tactics
- Ability to maintain supplied equipment in state of readiness
- Ability to perform calmly, work safely, efficiently and take direction under high stress
- Ability to collect and record information
- Personally connects with people
- Make things happen
- Communicates effectively
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
- Experience in wildfire management
- Experience in operating an ATV (with successful completion of the Canadian ATV Safety Course), using an handheld VHF Radio, and in using various informatics software
Preference will be given to candidates who already successfully completed the SP100 course or CIFFC equivalent, and/or who have experience in wildfire management.
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
- Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation
- 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 marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required
- Willingness to complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
- Maintenance of a valid Class G Driver’s License (Class L,N or other graduated license will not be accepted)
- Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks, including Occupational Health Assessment for firefighters
- Meet and maintain certified status for the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard For Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters(WFX-FIT) in accordance with Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) Requirements
- Successful completion of ICS100/200 or higher level of incident management training (organized by the park)
- Successful completion of Standard First Aid-CPR or higher level (organized by the park)
- Successful completion of Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (organized by the park)
- Meet and maintain certification for chain saw use
- Meet and maintain certified status for hover exit for light and intermediate helicopters
- Meet and maintain certified status for Class D Heli-sling for light and intermediate helicopters
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.
Information on employment equity
To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginals, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.
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.
We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
