Driver-Operator – Road Maintenance II

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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

We prefer to accept applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact rhwaterton-watertonhr@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date and quote the selection process number in your email.

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 Asset Qualifications.

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 clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application.

*Please Note that employee housing may not be available for this position, applicants should be prepared to find their own accommodations.*

Work environment

Be part of an inspiring team! Parks Canada is a world leader in natural and cultural conservation, Canada's largest provider of natural and historic visitor facilities and manager of destinations that form the cornerstones of the Canadian tourism industry.
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.
Want to be part of ensuring a great legacy for Canada and Canadians? Parks Canada is embarking on an unprecedented program of restoration work to heritage, visitor, water and highway assets located within our special places across Canada.
If you are interested in this opportunity, why not consider a career for the Parks Canada Agency? 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

The results of this process will be used to fill temporary vacancy(ies) within the Waterton Lakes Field Unit and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise, in various locations, with full or part-time hours, for various tenures, such as: Seasonal Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in the field related to the position

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of various light, medium, heavy duty, and commercial equipment including, but not limited to, mini excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, agricultural tractors equipped with mowers or blowers, dump trucks and salt spreaders
• Experience in operating various large, heavy diesel and gasoline-powered tracked and tired vehicles and equipment such as: grader, bulldozer, speed plows, loaders, backhoe, street sweeper, man lift, or similar

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of safe work practices on work sites
• Knowledge of safety measures and safety regulations common to highway maintenance
• Knowledge of operations of a variety of heavy equipment and small equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) in order to use a computer

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
• Ability to understand and apply work instructions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment competently and in compliance with safety instructions
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and perform pre-trip maintenance
• Ability to work effectively in a continuously changing environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25kg (55lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Exercises sound judgment;
• Takes responsibility;
• Demonstrates integrity;
• Strives for excellence;
• Personally connects with people.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Take, and comply with, mandatory Parks Canada training
• Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, statutory holidays, and provincial/territorial holidays as required;
• Work and travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status;
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 3 license with air brake endorsement;
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical evaluation as outlined in Parks Canada Occupational Health Monitoring Program.

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

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
The Parks Canada Agency 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. The Parks Canada Agency 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.
Tips for applicants:
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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