Parks Canada Snow Plow Operator

Class 1 Driver
Parks Canada
 
Jasper, AB
$29.14–$31.67 an hour - Full-time

Job details


Pay
$29.14–$31.67 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Every Weekend
Holidays
Benefits
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Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit
Jasper Operating Area (Jasper, AB)
GL-MDO-07
Term
$29.14 to $31.67 per hour
Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today! Click here to learn more

Closing date: 22 October 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing within a 500 km radius of Jasper, AB and have a Legal status to work in Canada
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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.

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Duties
A job that takes your breath away! Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today!

What’s in it for you?

Benefits – Extended medical, dental after 3 months. (for positions 6 months in duration or longer).
Pension Plan
️ Work/life balance — 4 days on and 3 days off per week!
Guaranteed full time hours. Shift and weekend premiums available.
✅ Opportunity to grow and apply to internal positions across the Public Service.
️ The chance to live and work in some of the most iconic mountain environments.

Conducts highway/road clearing and snow removal using medium and heavy vehicles (Wheel loader, grader, skid steer) and equipment requiring a Class 1 license with air brake endorsement; operates/controls multiple blades and salting mechanisms; and performs a variety of highway/road maintenance tasks for the Parks Canada Agency.
Work environment
Experience what it’s like to live and work with the mountains on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.

We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to fill a term vacancy starting immediately for 6 months in Jasper, AB. However, a qualified list may also be established to fill future needs throughout the Highway Operations Unit.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide
Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement

EXPERIENCE
Experience driving heavy trucks
Experience operating heavy equipment
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of highway maintenance and traffic control procedures.
Knowledge of safety measures and regulations common to highway maintenance.
ABILITIES
Ability to operate heavy trucks up to GVW 60,000 pounds
Ability to visually inspect equipment and perform pre and post trip maintenance
Ability to assess and report on road, visibility, and weather conditions.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Sound Judgement
Dependability
Communicates Effectively
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience with highway road maintenance
Experience with snow removal
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to wear identifier clothing and required safety equipment.
Required to travel over roads closed to the general public and to work under avalanche hazard conditions.
Required to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
Required to work shift work – during day – and nighttime hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays, and call back or standby duty.
Candidates will be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and/or periodic medical checks.
Conditions of employment
Reliability status
Maintenance of a valid Class 1 license with Air Brake endorsement
Willing and able to lift up to 23 kg without the use of lifting aids
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

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Tips for applicants:
When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.

The Parks Canada Agency 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. 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.

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