Parks Canada
 
Banff, AB
$22.56–$27.68 an hour - Part-time, Full-time
Parks Canada
Banff, AB
$22.56–$27.68 an hour

Job details

Pay
$22.56–$27.68 an hour
Job type
Part-time
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Evening shift
Holidays

Location
Banff, AB

Full job description
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

Who can apply: Parks Canada Agency considers applications from students 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.

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
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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

Students will be required to cover all travel expenses to and from the location of work.

Living accommodations will not be provided. Students must be able to find their own accommodations.

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

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.

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

*** 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).

Your job application must clearly demonstrate that you meet all the screening requirements in order to move on to the next step. Do not forget to specify the period during which you have held each function (month and year), and where you acquired the qualification. The answers to the screening questions will be the main source of information that the assessment board members will be using to determine whether you have the essential qualifications for education and experience. Your resume must corroborate your answers to the screening questions. The lack of information in the form requested may result in the rejection of your application.

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Duties
Duties may include the following tasks:

Exercising horses, feeding, watering, grooming and hay management
Assisting staff with horse trip preparation
Trailering horses and staff to trailheads
Tack organization, maintenance and care
Staff training and mentoring
Other duties associated with an active horse program
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
The results may be used in the future to fill other temporary student vacancies that may arise in the Banff Field Unit, in various locations, with full or part-time hours for various tenures, 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)
A full-time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution

Proof of education will be required at time of interview.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Working with horses, horse care, riding and maintaining tack

EX2: Driving a large truck while towing a trailer

EX3: Shoeing horses

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
K2: Care and handling techniques for horses
K3: Knowledge of safe work practices and standards related to equine activities
K4: Knowledge of hoof anatomy and shoeing techniques

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)
The following qualifications may be applied and/or assessed because they are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process, so please describe how you meet any of the following criteria.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Certifications including but not limited to: Wilderness First Aid – 40-hour min, Farrier Certification

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

AE1: Experience mentoring or teaching
AE2: Experience with equine first aid
AE3: Experience with fencing/repair
AE4: Experience with leatherwork
AE5: Experience travelling in the backcountry on multi-day pack trips with horses.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

AK1: Knowledge of care and handling techniques for horses, specifically related to western riding and backcountry wilderness travel with pack horses
AK2: Knowledge of Banff backcountry

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal safety equipment
Willing and able to work varied hours, shift, weekends, evenings, overtime and holidays
Willing and able to work outdoors, travel between various work sites, and be exposed to various weather conditions
Conditions of employment
(Must be met prior to employment)

Reliability status security clearance
Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted)
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

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.

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, minority Francophones, and members of racially minoritized groups and encourage applicants to self-identify in their application.

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

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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