Student Field Technician

1 week ago

Banff, Canada Parks Canada Full time

Parks Canada - Resource Conservation - Banff Field Unit
Banff (Alberta)
SU-05 - Student
Term - Anticipatory term positions - April/May 2025 to August/September 2025
$22.56 to $27.68 per hour
**Closing date: 8 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

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

**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

You must provide contact information for 3 work references.

Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.

Important Information and Instructions:

- Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work
- Living accommodations will not be provided

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

**Duties**:
Vegetation Management (VM) position description:
Ecological Integrity Monitoring (EIM) position description:
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.

Aquatic Management (AQ) position description:
Students will support aquatic management programs through a variety of fieldwork projects including but not limited to: hydraulic and physical aquatic habitat assessments; riparian restoration; water quality monitoring and vegetation removal. This position is field-based and requires applicants to be physically fit, navigate safely in remote areas of the Park, work effectively in a team and be prepared for all weather conditions. Aquatics students will also be collaborating with vegetation management activities.

**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**:
**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession and maintenance of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.

EXPERIENCE IN:
EX1: Strong wilderness travel skills including experience hiking long distances 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 could be considered.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:
K1: Parks Canada, its mandate and values and principles

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Exercises sound judgment
PS2: Takes responsibility
PS3: Demonstrates integrity
PS4 : Strives for excellence
PS5: Able to work effectively in a team environment

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

- Certifications including but not limited to: Wilderness First Aid - 40-hour min, Electro-fishing, PAL etc.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

- Experience with ecological restoration and/or landscaping, including use of hand tools and mechanized equipment for vegetation management.
- Experience with native

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