Parks Canada - Saskatchewan South Field Unit

Closing date: April 9, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number

CAP25J-032794-000042

Selection process number

2026-PCA-SKS-EA-GNP-073

Location

Grasslands National Park, Val Marie SK

Employment tenure

Anticipatory - Term appointment

Salary

$78,909 to $99,200 - salary under review

Level

EG-05 - Fire Management Officer

Who can

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Parks Canada Agency considers applications from individuals 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

For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

On this page

• About the position
• Conditions of employment
• Operational Requirements
• You need (essential for the job)
• Language requirements (essential for the job)
• You may need (asset qualifications)
• Our commitment
• Equity, diversity and inclusion
• How to
• Hiring organization contact

About the position

Intent of the process

This position is for Grasslands National Park (GNP) only in Val Marie, SK, and in-person attendance is required.

Positions to be filled

1

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

Obtain and maintain valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent throughout your employment

Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks, including:

• Occupational Health Assessment for firefighters
• Moderate fitness status as outlined in the Parks Canada Fire Management Workplace Fitness Capacity Test SOP

Possession and maintenance St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR certificate

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 including stand by shifts, 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

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Learn more about degree equivalency.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Advanced Wildland Fire Behaviour course

Incident Command System I-300

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in collecting, manipulating and analyzing spatial and non-spatial data
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships
• Experience in assuming a leadership role in delivering fire management services

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of fire management strategies and tactics for both wildfire and prescribed fires.

Knowledge and application of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicates effectively

Ability to monitor weather and fire indices and make appropriate decisions regarding fire preparedness

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Exercises Sound judgement
• Shows initiative
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Communicates effectively

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience managing wildfire operations*
• Significant is defined as 10+ years within the last 20 years

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of climate, geography, vegetation and facilities specific to the location and surrounding area, particularly in the context of fire management

Local knowledge of grasslands

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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

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 self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may b