Maintenance Worker Ii

Parks Canada - Asset Management - Banff Field Unit
Banff (Alberta)
GL-MAN-03
Anticipatory - term / possibility of seasonal employment - From April to October 2025
$27.30 to $29.69 per hour

**Closing date: 9 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**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

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

Living accommodations will not be provided.

**Duties**:
Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, roads and facilities maintenance; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements for the Parks Canada Agency.

This is outdoor, physically demanding work. You will be expected to perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely, to work and travel in varied terrain and weather conditions and provide and wear sturdy footwear suitable for hiking and working in a mountainous environment. You must be willing and able to spend up to ten days duration in a remote work location, work weekends, holidays and overtime and assist with forest fire suppression, including stand-by and extra-duty if required.

**Work environment**:
This could be your work place; Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. A variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery.

Why work for Parks Canada? Here are the top ten reasons:
1. Rewarding work: Offering interesting, rewarding and exciting work you won’t get anywhere else.
2. Work-life balance: Parks workers can enjoy a healthy work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements.
3. Paid vacation and leave policies: Employees can enjoy generous paid vacation time and leave policies, including parental leave, sick leave, and personal days.
4. Pension and retirement benefits: Parks employees are eligible for generous comprehensive defined benefit pension plans and retirement benefits, ensuring a secure financial future.
5. Health and dental benefits: Parks Canada provides extensive health and dental coverage to our employees, covering a range of services and treatments.
6. Training and professional development: Parks invests in our workforce by offering various training and professional development opportunities, allowing workers to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
7. Contribution to public service: Working for Parks Canada and the Government of Canada means contributing to public service and making a meaningful impact on the nation's natural and cultural heritage.
8. Diverse and inclusive workplace: Parks Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, promoting equal opportunities for all employees.
9. Working in beautiful locations: This is an opportunity to work and live in the spectacular Banff National Park.

Transfer and promotion opportunities: As a large employer, the Government of Canada offers numerous opportunities for internal transfers and promotions across the country, giving workers the chance to explore different roles and locations throughout their career.

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 2

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

Contact information for 3 references.

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a secondary school diploma or approved alternatives or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE IN:

- Recent and related experience in wilderness recreation;
- Recent and related experience in travelling or working in a remote location;
- Experience in labouring tasks including the use of tools and equipment directly related to backcountry work.
- Recent experience is defined as experience acquired over the last three (3) years (Since 2022).

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

Information on language requirements

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

- Current First Aid certification (St John’s Standard or equivalent).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Parks Canada Agency;
- Trail and facilities maintenance and construction techniques and standards in wilderness areas.

ABILITIES:

- Operate a wide variety of tools in a safe manner;
- Work independently;
- Perform effectively in a team work environment;
- Follow procedures and protocol and adapt as required to meet unexpected conditions;
- Travel by various means in a remote