Qualifications

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

• Heavy Equipment Technician Certified Journeyman

If insufficient applications are received, consideration may be given to 3rd year heavy duty apprentices.

EXPERIENCE

• EX1: Experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment.
• EX2: Experience in the repair of diesel- and gas-powered engines including internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, steering, braking, and drive systems.
• EX3: Experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
• EX4: Experience in the maintenance and repair of air brake systems

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

• English essential

KNOWLEDGE

• K1: Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles, procedures, and regulations.
• K2: Knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• K3: Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.

ABILITIES

• A1: Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• A2: Ability to communicate effectively.
• A3: Ability to manage conflicting priorities; to multitask and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• PS1: Exercises sound judgment.
• PS2: Takes responsibility.
• PS3: Demonstrates integrity.
• PS4: Makes things happen.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• AQ1: Possession and maintenance of a class 1, 2, or class 3 driver’s license

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to:

• Conduct repetitive tasks;
• Make moderate* to heavy** physical efforts, including lifting supplies, tools and equipment and standing for prolonged periods.

* Moderate is defined as lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
** Heavy is defined as lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Physical Effort:

The work requires working in awkward or confined positions in and under equipment with regular requirements to manipulate heavy objects such as tires, transmissions, transfer boxes, and vehicle attachments. The work requires pulling, pushing, bending, lifting, moving, manipulating and positioning heavy and awkward components and assemblies either by hand or using devices such as slings and other supports. Many objects/components will weigh in excess of 25 kilograms.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance
• Possession of a valid class 5 drivers license or equivalent
• Willingness to wear identifier clothing and personal protective equipment;
• Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays and call back or standby duty;
• Candidates may be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and periodic medical checks.

Description/Duties

Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit
Jasper National Park of Canada (Alberta)
GL-VHE-10
$32.80 to $35.64 per hour (salary under review)

Closing date: 29 March 2023 - 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.

Duties

• Provides skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and modification of heavy and light vehicles and equipment in a Parks Canada Agency field unit or service center.

Work environment

Mechanics for the Highway Operations Unit are an integral part to our daily operations. Individuals will service, inspect and repair various pieces of on-road equipment within the fleet; the vast majority of these being heavy duty equipment including: tandem-axle dump trucks, wheel loaders and graders. We offer an engaging work environment which allows you to work with other like-minded people. This position offers the possibility of working a compressed work schedule (four days on and three days off). Work and play in some of Canada’s most beautiful places. Start your Parks Canada career here!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill an indeterminate vacancy in Jasper, AB. However, a qualified list may also be established to fill future needs- indeterminate, term, acting throughout the Highway Operations Unit.

Contact information

Human Resources, Highway Operations Unit
[email protected]