Resource Conservation Manager III

Resource Conservation Manager III Reference number: CAP24J-016850-000088Selection process number: 2024-PCA-WA-EA-IND-15 Parks Canada - Western Arctic Field Unit Inuvik (Northwest Territories) PM-06 - Resource Conservation Manager III To fill 1 (anticipatory) fulltime indeterminate position located in Inuvik, NT. $110,689 to $126,563 (plus the applicable Isolated Post Allowance **see OTHER INFORMATION - NOTES below) For further information on the organization, please visit Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada! Closing date: 28 July 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: All persons 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.In the spirit of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, preference for this position will be given to the qualified beneficiaries of these agreements. We encourage applicants to self-identify. 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. 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.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.An assignment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive manager will be required before an offer can be made.Employees at the same group and level or equivalent and with the same employment tenure may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process. DutiesDeliver programs of responsibility that reflect the Agency's vision and mandate for protection, quality visitor experience and public education in accordance with legal obligations and Agency policies and guidelines, including: managing the development, delivery, and integration of the national park ecosystem-based management programs (including EI monitoring, applied science and active management activities) to maintain and improve ecological integrity; managing the development and delivery of a cross-functional visitor-risk management and incident management and response approach for fire operations and visitor safety; ensuring the provision of field unit-wide geomatic services; accountability for cultural resource management in national parks; and supporting development of field unit communication strategies and products. Program and operational issues and challenges are generally characterizes by high complexity and scope. Work environmentThis position is based in Inuvik; Canada’s largest community north of the Arctic Circle. A hub for the Western Arctic region, Inuvik offers unrivalled opportunities to experience Canada’s unique northern cultures and some of the world’s greatest natural landscapes. The warmth of the people makes it easy to feel at home in this modern, active town of approximately 3000 people, accessible by both road and jet service. A good work-life balance means time to participate in festivals, sports and clubs, or just explore countless lakes and rivers, boreal forest and tundra, the Beaufort Sea and Richardson Mountains. Inuvik has many of the services, facilities and activities found in larger communities in the south. 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 requirements in same or other parts of the country. 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:An acceptable combination of a degree, training and experience OR graduation with a degree from a recognized university in natural resource management or natural sciences. Proof of education to be submitted with your application.Experience:-*Recent & significant experience in planning, managing and implementing natural & cultural resource management and visitor safety programs;-Experience interacting with and presenting results to Indigenous partners, cooperative management bodies and various levels of government to develop relationships, agreements and make decisions;-Experience working with partners, including ENGOs, the academic community and local communities, to develop and deliver resource conservation programs;-Experience providing strategic resource management advice to senior managers and partner organizations;-Experience managing and developing staff, managing budgets and strategic work planning.*Recent and significant is defined by a minimum of 5 years within the last 10 years.The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)English essentialKnowledge:-Knowledge of conservation priorities, issues, legislation, policies and programs of the Government of Canada and the Parks Canada Agency;-Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management issues, challenges and opportunities in the North;-Knowledge of visitor safety and visitor risk management, planning and procedures, including search and rescue operations;-Knowledge of Indigenous land claim agreements and cooperative management principles and practices in the Western Arctic.Abilities:-Ability to analyze and critically assess natural and cultural resource management issues and work collaboratively with others to identify and implement solutions;-Ability to manage, develop and motivate teams of professional and technical staff;-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to different audiences and provide strategic advice to senior managers and cooperative management partners;-Ability to lead and work effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-cultural settings involving a range of Indigenous groups, government, cooperative management bodies and other partners and stakeholders.Personal Suitability:-Exercises sound judgment;-Personally connects with people;-Shares our vision;-Makes things happen;-Takes responsibility;-Demonstrates integrity;-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.Conditions of employmentConditions of Employment:-Obtain and maintain reliability security clearance;-Obtain and maintain a secret security clearance for acting purposes;-Possession of a valid driver’s licence;-Obtain a pre-employment medical, as per the Isolated Post Policy. 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. ______________________________________________________________________________Inuvik, N.T.:Isolated Post Allowances (as of 01/04/2024)*Maximum Annual Isolated Post Amounts based on full time year-round employmentEmployee: $20,877 Employee with Dependents: $34,733Vacation Travel Assistance (as of 01/04/2024) (VTA is issued twice/year (April & October))Employee: $2,351 Employee with Dependents: $2,351/ adult & $2,152/ child_______________________________________________________________________________To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.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.Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.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. The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: .Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.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.Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Written test(s) may be administered.Interviews will be conducted.Reference checks will be conducted.Travel costs for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some (essential or other) qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.