Parks Canada
Alma (New Brunswick)
EG-04
$63,720 to $77,523 (Salary under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada
Closing date: 11 June 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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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
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. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Plans, organizes and leads water/wastewater services such as maintenance, repairs, and operations (including pool water system operations). Completes field unit water/wastewater program design, delivery, and implementation. e.g. water/wastewater systems selection and installation, field unit-wide water/wastewater testing, analysis and reporting, water/wastewater system/equipment maintenance. Leads and coordinates goods procurement and service contracts specific to field unit water/wastewater systems. Responsible for supervising other personnel in their duties specific to the water and wastewater operations, and pool operations.
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.
The intent of this process is to staff 1, indeterminate position.
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic (profiles OR requirements) in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list each individual criterion under Education, Occupational Certification, and Experience in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each, clearly demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples from past experience. 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. You must state where, when, and how long this experience was gained, with a detailed example of how the experience was applied. If this information is not clear in your cover letter you may be screened out by the selection board before the interview stage. 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 (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION:
Minimum requirement of a high school diploma, and journeyperson experience/Continuing Education Units as defined in the requirements to achieve provincial certification at the Class 3 level indicated below.
“…2 years or 90 CEUs of post high school training or education in the water or wastewater field, engineering or related science…” (GNB Provincial Certification Standards - Class 3)
Occupational Certification
Must be a qualified journeyperson as a Water Operator with the following occupational certification level (as a minimum):
Class 3 Water Treatment
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in the inspection, assessment, installation and operation of municipal and onsite water systems including:
- Pump houses,
- Class 3 water treatment plants,
- Onsite water systems < 3000L/day,
- Water distribution systems including reservoirs,
- SCADA communication systems,
- Lift stations.
- Experience in managing a water or wastewater quality sampling program and all reporting requirements, and analysis and interpretation of results.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment associated with the operation of water treatment or distribution systems. Including experience finding and ordering parts needed for repairs.
- Experience managing small teams conducting sampling, operations, and maintenance of water or wastewater systems.
- Experience briefing management on critical issues related to the status of water or wastewater operations, testing results, and systems/equipment needing investment.
- Experience using SCADA systems for monitoring.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the "Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality"
- Knowledge of the "Government of NB Clean Water Act", specifically as it applies to potable water.
- Knowledge of the "Atlantic Canada Water Supply Guidelines"
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Ability to analyze complex information including technical drawings and specifications for water treatment systems;
- Ability to solve problems and conduct troubleshooting;
- Ability to supervise and provide mentorship for less experienced operators;
- Ability to use basic computer skills as they relate to Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook; (email, word processing, and spreadsheet software); and
- Ability to write technical documents such as technical memos, statement of requirements and requests for proposals required to procure goods from suppliers.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Demonstrates integrity and respect for others
- Thinks things through
- Works effectively with others/teamwork
- Demonstrates initiative
Additional Education (considered an asset):
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a diploma in environmental technology, civil engineering technology or construction engineering technology with a specialization in water/wastewater.
Degree equivalency
Additional Occupational Certification (considered an asset):
Class 2 Water Distribution
Class 1 Wastewater Collection
Class 1 Wastewater Treatment
Additional Experience (considered an asset):
Experience in the inspection, assessment, installation and operation of municipal and onsite wastewater systems including:
- Onsite wastewater systems < 3000L/day
- Sewage collection systems
- Sewage lagoons
- Septic tanks
- Septic fields
- Lift Stations
Additional Knowledge (considered an asset):
- Knowledge of the "NB Technical Guidelines for On-site Sewage Disposal Systems"
- Knowledge of the "Atlantic Canada Wastewater Systems Guidelines"
Reliability Status security clearance - Successful candidate must undergo and obtain a Government of Canada Reliability security clearance.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of a valid class 5 Driver’s License OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid Driver’s license within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.
- Willingness to wear the Parks Canada uniform, identifier clothing and required safety equipment.
- Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to work shift work, irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
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
The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Parks Canada 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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.
Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information (including the job questionnaire and a complete statement of qualifications) that are only available when applying on-line.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below 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.
