Fire Management Officer

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Assessment accommodation

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact rhbanff-banffhr@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. 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 in the cover letter.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application.

Applications will be screened for interviews, based on the “essential” education, language and experience criteria identified below. Following the interview process, successful candidates who are assessed as having met all the “essential” qualifications outlined below, will be placed in a qualified pool of candidates. Both “essential” and “asset” qualifications will be assessed through the interview process. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification during this interview process.
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job but may 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.

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

You must provide contact information for 3 work references (at least 2 direct supervisors).

Duties

Implements an applied science fire management program. Leads a dedicated team for fire operations, wildland fuel management, prescribed fire and wildfire suppression services in support of field units’ fire management programs.

Work environment

Have you ever thought of establishing a career in one of Canada’s most amazing and iconic places? Canada’s national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas offer opportunities to work in unique locations and live the ultimate Canadian experience. We offer:
• Rewarding work in every corner of the country;
• Learning opportunities that promote individual and organizational excellence
• An opportunity to experience our rich natural and cultural heritage first-hand
• Employment with dedicated colleagues in a well-respected federal organization
• An opportunity to connect with Canadians at their most valued natural and cultural treasures

Intent of the process

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in environmental and/or natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, geology) or other discipline relevant to the position.

Proof of education will be required at time of interview.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Experience in collecting, manipulating and analyzing spatial and non-spatial data
EX2: Experience in managing contracts
EX3: Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships
EX4: Experience in assuming a leadership role in delivering fire management services

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of Parks Canada’s vision, mandate and corporate objectives, especially as they relate to conservation and visitor safety in national parks
K2: Knowledge of key Government of Canada and Parks Canada acts, policies, programs and procedures utilized in natural resource management for ecological integrity as well as human resources, contracting, and occupational health and safety
K3: Knowledge of climate, geography, vegetation and facilities specific to the location and surrounding area, particularly in the context of fire management
K4: Knowledge of fire management strategies and tactics for both wildland and prescribed fires and delivering related training
K5: Knowledge and application of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System

Abilities
A1: Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate cross-functional delivery of fuel management, wildfire and prescribed fire operations
A2: Ability to coordinate, organize, supervise, and deliver training programs for a team of fire operations specialists
A3: Ability to monitor weather and fire indices and make appropriate decisions regarding fire preparedness
A4: Ability to represent Parks Canada and develop collaborative partnerships
A5: Ability to communicate in writing to prepare briefing notes and scientific/ technical reports
A6: Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
A7: Ability to conduct field studies on factors impacting on fire management (e.g., topography, vegetation growth, climate, etc.)
A8: Ability to respond to fire-related priorities, which includes analysis of the situation, identifying and prioritizing issues, formulating context-appropriate solutions

Personal Suitability
PS1 : Personally connects with others
PS2 : Makes things happen
PS3 : Communicates effectively
PS4 : Takes responsibility
PS5: Strives for excellence

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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, 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.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment (Must be met prior to employment)
• Reliability security clearance including fingerprints;
• Valid driver’s licence;
• 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.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Parks Canada is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. Parks Canada operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
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