Fire Technology Officer

Fire Technology Officer

Reference number: CAP25J-168396-000012

Selection process number: 2025-CAP-PAEC-EA-365527 Parks Canada - Protected Areas Establishment and Conservation Directorate

Calgary (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Cornwall (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec)

EG-03

Specified period: Until August 31, 2026

65,216 to $81,985

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Closing date: 17 July 2025 - 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.

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Duties

Parks Canada’s National Fire Management Program is seeking a Fire Technician, who is reliable, motivated and capable. This role focuses on the development and support of weather systems, as well as SharePoint and Power BI solutions to collect data and generate reports. No previous wildfire experience is required; however, candidates must possess a strong technical skillset.

Work environment

Parks Canada is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024) and by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in the National Capital Region (2024).

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

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or language requirements in same or other parts of the country at Parks Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

EDU1: Graduation from an accredited university program with an undergraduate degree in a natural science, geomatics or information management, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.

EXPERIENCE

• EX1: Experience in the analysis of data, technical reports, identifying critical issues;
• EX2: Experience in database and reporting system development using systems such as SharePoint;
• EX3: Experience in Resource Management Project development and support;
• EX4: Experience in mapping development and support using software such as Google Earth, ArcGIS.

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

English essential

KNOWLEDGE

• K1: Knowledge of climate, geography, vegetation and National Parks/Sites as related to Fire Management;
• K2: Knowledge of methodologies and techniques used in the analysis and evaluation of resource management data;
• K3: Knowledge of the methodologies and techniques used in the collection and analysis of spatial and non-spatial data and information.

ABILITIES

• AB1: Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and assignments;
• AB2: Ability to manipulate, integrate, analyse and evaluate data and information;
• AB3: Ability to manage input and quality control of data and reports;
• AB4: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• AB5: Ability to develop products and tools using Geographic Information System (GIS) systems, Web-Development software, etc.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• PS1: Personally connects with people;
• PS2: Strives for excellence;
• PS3: Makes things happen;
• PS4: Exercises sound judgement.

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

CERTIFICATION

If you possess any of the following, please identify those certifications on your application and the year it was received.

• S-291 Understanding the Fire Weather Index (FWI);
• S-292 Canadian Forest Fire Behaviour (FBP);
• S-490 Advanced Wildland Fire Behaviour.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Ability to safely work and travel under challenging conditions (e.g. various weather conditions, diverse terrain) for extended periods of time, and in isolated locations with limited amenities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintenance of a valid driver’s licence (Class G in ON, Class 5 in QC);
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic Occupational Health Assessment for firefighters;
• Possession and maintenance of recent Standard First Aid certification (minimum);
• Ability to meet and maintain the Moderate Fitness standard as per the 'Work Capacity Fitness Testing Standard for Parks Canada Wildland Fireline Personnel';
• Successful completion of ICS 100, ICS 200 and the Parks Canada Basic Wildland Fire Management Course.

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.

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.