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

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

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

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About the position

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 ing 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 your passion for conservation and forestry to help protect and manage one of Canada’s most iconic National Parks, 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.

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