Closing date:August 18, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number

2026-CAP-JAS-ENA-VAR-064

Location

Jasper National Park of Canada(Alberta)

Employment tenure

Indeterminate, Term, Acting, Deployment, Assignment, this process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements.

Salary

$113,185 to $129,417-salary under review

Level

PM-06-Capital Program Manager

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 The Capital Program Manager with the Asset Management Team oversees a portfolio of engineering design and construction projects, asset investment plan development, stakeholder management, and providing technical expertise for recapitalization, rehabilitation, and repair of Jasper National Park and Fort St.

James National Historic

Site assets.Reporting to the Asset Manager, the Capital Program Manager will oversee project managers and coordinators. Duties include managing and guiding JFU capital projects, adhering to the Parks Canada Project Management Standard, from conceptual phases through to construction close-out, encompassing campgrounds, visitor and operational facilities, roads, linear infrastructure, and bridges.The role also entails developing short and long-term capital investment plans aligned with Parks Canada and Jasper Field Unit priorities and asset management principles, and resolving project management and contractual matters with contractors and consultants.

Work environment

Join the Asset Management team in Jasper National Park and help care for some of Canada’s most valued natural and cultural places. This position is based at the Parks Canada operations compound in the Town of Jasper, Alberta, and combines strategic program leadership, team supervision and technical project management.As Capital Program Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects involving campgrounds, visitor and operational facilities, roads, linear infrastructure and bridges. You will work closely with multidisciplinary Parks Canada teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders, guiding projects from planning and design through construction and close-out.The work takes place in a dynamic environment where priorities may change in response to operational needs, emerging issues and unforeseen events. The position is primarily office-based at the Parks Canada operations compound in Jasper, with occasional project-site visits as required.Through your leadership of capital programming in Jasper National Park and Fort St.

James National Historic

Site, you will support Parks Canada’s mandate to protect and present Canada’s natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.

At Parks

Canada, you will be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation and stewardship.

Intent of the process The immediate intent is to staff one PM-06 Capital Program Manager position in Jasper, Alberta. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, language requirements,



security requirements and/or work locations within Parks Canada.

Positions to be filled

1

The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

Valid Class 5 driver's license or provincial equivalent.

Operational Requirements

- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment.
- Willingness and ability to comply with Parks Canada occupational health and safety requirements.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors, around maintenance/construction activities, in inclement weather and on uneven terrain while using required personal protective equipment.
- Willingness to take and maintain training, certifications or operator requirements necessary to safely access sites and perform assigned duties.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE:EX1: Experience in planning, implementing, and leading large-scale projects for contemporary and/or heritage-built assets, including creating project management documents such as statements of work and project charters, while adhering to best practices in project management, risk management, and project performance evaluation.EX2: Experience managing and reviewing the work of external consultants and contractors to ensure high-quality output and adherence to professional standards.EX3: Experience managing or supporting project financial resources, including budgets, estimates, schedules, contractor payments, or cost tracking; and experience supervising, coordinating, mentoring, or providing technical direction to staff, consultants, contractors, or multidisciplinary teams.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of engineering analysis and design principles for infrastructure and facility projects.

K2: Proficiency in project management principles and practices.

K3: Knowledge of current building codes, standards, and/or construction methods for facility and infrastructure projects.

ABILITIES

A1: Proficiency in analyzing complex technical information, including drawings and specifications and field conditions, to provide actionable direction and strategic advice for senior management decision-making.

A2: Expertise in handling complex project management issues, resolving performance and contracting disputes with consultants and contractors.

A3:



Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously with cross-functional teams, balancing diverse stakeholder interests.

A4: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively preparing and presenting technical specifications, reports, and briefings, alongside proficiency in standard software tools for word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1: Personally connects with people; team player

PS2: Highly proficient problem solver

PS3: Provides effective leadership

PS4: Exercises sound judgement

PS5: Strives for excellence

PS6: Leads by example

PS7: Adaptable to working in an environment with many uncertainties, changing priorities, and unexpected events.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EDUCATION

AE1: Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized Canadian university or college with an acceptable specialization in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or a related technical or engineering specialty relevant to the position.AE2: Possession of a provincial designation such as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), Certified Technician (C. Tech.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Architect.

Education Criteria

- Candidates with a degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field, and with or eligible for a relevant professional designation, should have at least five (5) years of relevant experience within the last seven (7) years.
- Candidates with a technical diploma in engineering, architectural technology, construction, or a related field, and with or eligible for professional certification, should have at least six (6) years of relevant experience within the last eight (8) years.
- Alternatively, candidates may demonstrate an acceptable combination of education, training, and at least ten (10) years of applicable experience within the last twelve (12) years.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work workplace, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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