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Jasper Resource Management Officer I Parks Canada Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Officer Canadian Rockies Parks Canada Jasper, AB $65,216$81,985 a year Parttime, Fulltime Job details: Pay: $65,216$81,985 a year Job type: Parttime; Fulltime Shift and schedule: Overtime, Weekends as needed Holidays: (as defined by Parks Canada) Location: Jasper, AB Benefits: Pulled from the full job description Paid time off Dental care Paid vacation 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. About the position Parks Canada Jasper, AB$65,216$81,985 a year Part-time, Full-time. 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. Working as part of the Resource Conservation team, the officer plans, monitors, assesses, and restores ecosystem health and functioning. As the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Officer, the candidate assists the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Manager in implementing or promoting the 7 FireSmart disciplines in Jasper National Park. Duties include conducting geospatial and data analysis, preparing geospatial and technical products to support wildfire risk reduction, education, and communication activities; assisting with project surveillance; ensuring mitigations are used and environmental harms are avoided during fuel management projects; contributing to forestry assessments, treatment area layout, and research for best practices; coordinating with stakeholders; and providing support during prescribed fires and wildfire responses. Conditions of employment: - Reliability Status security clearance all employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status. - Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 drivers license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted). - Preplacement and periodic medical checks. - Standard First Aid Certificate (minimum 40hour course) and CPR certificate. 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. allterrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and nonmotorized vessels) equipment as required. Essential Qualifications (Education and Experience) Education: Completion of a postsecondary program related to environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. forestry, ecology, natural resources, geography), or a comparable combination of postsecondary education, training and experience. Experience: - Travelling or working in remote mountain wilderness areas. - Proficient use of ESRI Arc GIS software. - Experience using forestry survey and data/sample collection equipment and diverse means of transportation. - Experience in forestry operations. Knowledge: Understanding of specialized technical and scientific equipment operation and maintenance requirements of terrestrial and marine environments, vegetation and wildlife characteristics, and weather conditions specific to Jasper National Park; knowledge of forestry management activities. Abilities: Ability to evaluate forestry operations and mitigate harmful environmental impacts; proficient use of computer applications for database development and maintenance, especially geodatabases; ability to conduct spatial and nonspatial data analysis using various media and software; data manipulation skills. Personal suitability: Exercises sound judgement; shares Parks Canadas vision; communicates effectively; takes responsibility; strives for excellence. Language requirements: English essential. Asset Qualifications (Optional) Education: Graduate science degree in a related natural science field (e.g. biology, ecology, conservation, forest management, fire science). Occupational Certifications: Additional forestry or firemanagement training courses. Experience: - Experience in fire behaviour and determining fire regime characteristics of mountain and forest ecosystems. - Experience completing multiday mountain wilderness trips by foot, bike, ski, boat, allterrain vehicle, and horse. - Experience in remote field sampling activities over multiday research or resourcemanagement projects. - Experience leading or delivering ecological research or monitoring projects. - Experience leading or delivering restoration or research projects related to forestry, fire management, restoration, or conservation. Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We promote employment equity and encourage selfdeclaration of membership in designated employment equity groups (Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women). All information related to accommodations is kept confidential. Hiring Organization Contact Name: Landon Shepherd, Ecologist Team Leader Email: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr