Parks Canada is hiring for these high-paying jobs and you can make up to $129,000
Some positions don't require a university degree!
Parks Canada sign at Jasper National Park.
Parks Canada is hiring for positions across the country.
These high-paying jobs have salaries of up to $129,000 a year!
You can work in conservation, visitor services, IT and other areas with these positions.
Some of the Parks Canada jobs don't require you to have a university degree.
There are openings in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and the Northwest Territories.
Here's what you need to know about the high-paying jobs with Parks Canada if you want to apply.
Water/Wastewater Plant/Facility Manager
Salary: $78,909 to $99,200
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Wasagaming, MB
Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma.
Also, you need the following provincial operator certifications:
- Level 2 water treatment
- Level 2 water distribution
- Level 1 wastewater treatment
- Level 2 wastewater collection
Three years of experience in a supervisory role that included supervising staff and preparing and presenting reports and plans is required.
You also must have experience in:
- managing, operating and maintaining Class II or higher systems and facilities (including water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection)
- managing the implementation of small to medium-sized projects (including managing contracts, monitoring, reporting and performance evaluation)
- working with computer software and programs such as SCADA, Excel, Word and email
It's required that you have knowledge of:
- water and wastewater treatment systems and operations
- water distribution and sewage collection systems
- health and safety codes, standards, protocols and regulations related to drinking water supply and wastewater treatment
You must be able to:
- manage the operations of a variety of systems, ranging from small water and wastewater systems to Class II or higher
- write technical documents, statements of work and requests for proposals
- troubleshoot and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater equipment
A valid driver's license is needed for this job.
The deadline is September 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Resource Conservation Manager
Salary: $113,185 to $129,417
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Inuvik, NT
Who Should Apply: You need to have a university degree with a specialization in natural resource conservation, ecosystem management, or a relevant discipline.
Also, you must have experience in:
- managing a team of employees
- managing financial resources (including budget planning, risk management, and/or accountability reporting)
- planning, managing, and implementing projects, programs, or initiatives related to natural resource conservation
It's required that you have knowledge of
- Inuvialuit, Inuvialuit communities, and the Inuvialuit Final Agreement
- the ecological, cultural, and operational context of Ivvavik, Tuktut Nogait, and Aulavik National Parks
- relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and formal agreements governing natural and cultural resource management
A valid Class 5 driver's license is also required for this job.
You must be willing to travel frequently, work in both office and field environments under a variety of Arctic conditions.
The deadline is September 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Manager, Resource Conservation
Salary: $113,185 to $129,417
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Fort Smith, NT
Who Should Apply: You must have a university degree with a specialization in natural resource conservation, ecosystem management, or another field that's relevant to the position.
Also, you need experience in:
- managing human and financial resources
- managing resource conservation or science-based projects related to wildfire management, species at risk management, human wildlife conflict, environmental assessment, and/or environmental monitoring
- building and maintaining relationships with partners, stakeholders, other agencies, and Indigenous communities to support resource conservation
- incident response and/or emergency/crisis management
It's required that you have knowledge of:
- Parks Canada's mandate, especially as it relates to conservation and visitor safety in national parks
- wildfire risk reduction and fire management practices and objectives
- Indigenous land claim and cooperative management principles, practices and issues in protected areas
A valid Northwest Territories Class 5 driver's license or its equivalent is required as well.
You must be able to work in varied terrains, weather conditions, and isolated locations.
The deadline is September 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Information Technology Services Technician
Salary: $68,232 to $85,811
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Revelstoke, BC
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of a post-secondary program in computer science, information technology, information management or a related field.
Also, you need experience in:
- installing, configuring, and/or repairing personal computer systems in a network environment
- installing and/or troubleshooting Windows 11 Operating Systems
- delivery IT support services to clients in a corporate network environment
- installing and/or troubleshooting the Microsoft Office suite and virtual private networks (VPN)
It's required that you have knowledge of:
- general IT service and troubleshooting support principles
- Windows 11 and collaboration apps such as OneDrive and Teams
- networking and telecommunications equipment and principals
A valid Class 5 driver's license is required as well.
You must be able to lift computers and monitors that weigh up to 45 pounds.
The deadline is September 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Visitor Safety Technician
Salary: $75,216 to $85,525
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Waterton Park, AB
Who Should Apply: You must have completed two years of a post-secondary program in outdoor recreation or a related field.
Also, you need the following operational certifications:
- Advanced First Aid and CPR certification
- CAA Avalanche Operations Level 2
- CAA Avalanche Professional
It's required that you have experience in
- conducting avalanche forecasting
- travelling in mountainous terrain in the summer and winter, including ski touring, scrambling and climbing
- participating in mountain search and rescue operations
- analyzing, assessing and providing advice on issues relating to visitor or public safety
- providing first aid assistance
- working around helicopters
Knowledge of principles, standards, techniques and procedures involved in search and rescue operations and knowledge of avalanche monitoring, forecasting techniques, and safety principles is required as well.
You must be able to work outdoors, even during severe weather, and in an office using a computer.
Also, you must have a valid Class 5 driver's license.
The deadline is September 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Visitor Services Team Leader — Operations Coordinator
Salary: $96,535 to $104,361
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Jasper, AB
Who Should Apply: You need a degree or diploma from an educational institution specializing in business administration, recreation, leisure, tourism, communication, or another related discipline.
You must have experience in:
- managing visitor service programs, projects and/or operations
- coordinating and monitoring daily operational activities and contracted work
- establishing and maintaining working relationships with clients, partners, or stakeholders to achieve operational goals
- managing financial and human resources (including directly supervising staff and managing their performance)
- leading multi-functional teams
- determining visitor services requirements and developing and implementing plans based on visitor trends, data, and use management issues
- providing strategic advice to management
Also, you need to know the Parks Canada Agency mandate, especially as it relates to visitor experience and conservation in national parks.
Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license or its equivalent is required as well.
The deadline is September 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
IT positions
Salary: $68,232 to $85,811
Company: Parks Canada
Location: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Cornwall, Gatineau, Quebec City, and Halifax
Who Should Apply: You must have graduated from a two-year program at a post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another relevant field.
You need significant experience in:
- installing, configuring, troubleshooting, or providing detailed support software or hardware
- providing technical assistance, training and advice to clients
It's required that you have knowledge of:
- computer troubleshooting principles and concepts
- managing Microsoft services, including Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and Microsoft 365
- ITIL basic principles and best practices
Also, you must have a valid driver's license.
The deadline is September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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