PARKS CANADA AGENCY
Seasonal Employment Opportunity
EQUINE SPECIALIST, GL-MAN-08
Approximately 36 weeks per year
From $23.97 to $26.06 per hour (currently under review)
Resource Conservation, Banff Field Unit
Summary of Duties: Provides a comprehensive horse herd care and training program within Banff Field Unit, directly and with support staff, including maintenance of related facilities and equipment in support of Resource Conservation and Visitor Experience activities. Instructs and assesses Parks Canada staff and external personnel in horsemanship and riding skills; coordinates matching/deployment of horses. Provides logistical support for backcountry patrols, backcountry cabins and facilities.
Closing date: Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 5, 2013
Quote selection process number: 13-PKS-BNP-OC-096
Open to: Persons working or residing within a radius of 500 KM of Banff, Alberta within Canada.
Screening Criteria:
Applicants will be screened against the following criteria and must clearly indicate they meet those established criteria. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
EDUCATION: Secondary school diploma or Public Services Commission approved
Note: Proof of education must be submitted with application.
LANGUAGE: English Essential
EXPERIENCE:
- Providing daily horse herd management (appropriate feeding, monitoring of horse health, injury treatment);
- Maintaining current & complete records on horses (i.e. gentling, shoeing, training, health issues & treatment, feed requirement);
- Implementing a budget related to horse herd care and related facilities;
- Recommending specifications for contracts, service and supply requests (i.e. horseshoeing and specialized feed procurement);
- Providing training and seasoning of young horses and remedial training of problem/difficult horses in preparation for riding and utility use. Instructing horse ‘schools’, assessing candidate competency, and providing hands-on coaching;
- Performing repair and maintenance on horse-related facilities, buildings, corrals, water systems, gates and fences using basic carpentry and welding techniques;
- Transporting horses and coordinating schedules in support of field work conducted by other sections.
Note: Preference may be given to those with farrier certification, leather-working skills, and/or experience or certification in teaching equestrian skills.
Operational Requirements:
- Obtain and maintain a Reliability status;
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s Licence.
Conditions of Employment:
- Willingness to work week-ends, holidays, shifts, and overtime;
- Willingness to travel and work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions in Banff Field Unit;
- Willingness to wear identifier clothing, safety equipment and follow safety procedures;
- Willing and able to perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely.
**Important Information and Instructions**
- If selected for an interview, candidates will be responsible for their own travel costs to the interview.
- Living accommodations may be provided
Contact person for further information: Bill Hunt, Resource Conservation Manager,
Telephone: 403-762-1481 Email: bill.hunt@pc.gc.ca
HOW TO APPLY:
Forward your application (resume, cover letter and references) quoting selection process number 13-PKS-BNP-OC-096 to Banff.HR@pc.gc.ca or to fax number: 403-762-1506.
The results of this selection process MAY be used for filling similar specified period positions as well as acting assignments and/or similar positions. We thank all candidates who apply however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Career site: For further career information on working for Parks Canada or on living in Banff please visit our Career site: www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers
Parks Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage members of the designated groups to apply and to self-identify.
The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Public Service Staff Relations 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. 17/05/2013
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
PARKS CANADA AGENCY
Seasonal Employment Opportunity
EQUINE SPECIALIST, GL-MAN-08
Resource Conservation, Banff Field Unit
Screening Criteria:
Applicants will be screened against the following criteria and must clearly indicate they meet those established criteria. Failure to do so may result in your being screened out.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of Secondary school according to Provincial standards or equivalent.
Note: Proof of education must be submitted with application.
LANGUAGE: English Essential
EXPERIENCE:
- Providing daily horse herd management (appropriate feeding, monitoring of horse health, injury treatment);
- Maintaining current & complete records on horses (i.e. gentling, shoeing, training, health issues & treatment, feed requirement);
- Implementing a budget related to horse herd care and related facilities;
- Recommending specifications for contracts, service and supply requests (i.e. horseshoeing and specialized feed procurement);
- Providing training and seasoning of young horses and remedial training of problem/difficult horses in preparation for riding and utility use. Instructing horse ‘schools’, assessing candidate competency, and providing hands-on coaching;
- Performing repair and maintenance on horse-related facilities, buildings, corrals, water systems, gates and fences using basic carpentry and welding techniques;
- Transporting horses and coordinating schedules in support of field work conducted by other sections.
Note: Preference may be given to those with farrier certification, leather-working skills, and/or experience or certification in teaching equestrian skills.
Rating Criteria:
Candidates will be rated against the following criteria and may be rated against education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Care, training, and handling of horses;
- Methods and procedures used in range management;
- Safe work practices and standards;
- Maintenance and operation of ranch equipment.
ABILITY TO:
- Plan, organize and manage resources (financial resources, human resources, assets);
- Analyse and solve problems;
- Adhere to safe work practices;
- Think strategically and tactically, evaluating options and risks, and implementing effective solutions;
- Work collaboratively with others internal and/or external to Parks Canada;
- Motivate, coach and lead staff;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.*
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Exercises sound judgment*;
- Personally connects with people;
- Strives for excellence;
- Takes responsibility;
- Makes things happen.
* Non-compensatory: You must achieve a satisfactory score in this factor in order to qualify for this position. No other criteria on the Statement of Qualifications can compensate for a lack in this area.
Conditions of Employment
:
- Obtain and maintain a Reliability status;
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s Licence.
Operational Requirements
:
- Willingness to work week-ends, holidays, shifts, and overtime;
- Willingness to travel and work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions in Banff Field Unit;
- Willingness to wear identifier clothing, safety equipment and follow safety procedures;
- Willing and able to perform strenuous physical activity effectively and safely.
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