Maintenance worker II

Parks Canada
- La Mauricie and Western Quebec field unit - La Mauricie National Park Closing date:
February 8, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-CAP-MWQ-EA-TERM-001

Salary
$27.30 to $29.69 per hour - Salary under review

Who can apply
Individuals residing within a 75-kilometer radius of La Mauricie National Park and who are legally authorized to work in Canada. (Please indicate in your application the reason you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.) If the number of qualified applicants is insufficient, we may consider candidates living outside this radius; therefore, anyone legally authorized to work in Canada is invited to apply.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.

Duties
Perform basic maintenance on buildings, infrastructure, and grounds (e.g., infrastructure upkeep and repairs, tree cutting, landscaping, mowing, etc.).

Intent of the process
This process could be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with different employee status, security level or language requirements, in this same location or elsewhere in the country.

Important messages
We will only accept online applications received via the  site. Persons who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

• Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance;
• Hold and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence;
• Be in good physical condition and successfully complete an annual physical fitness test consisting of walking 3.22 km while carrying 11.4 kg (25 lb) in a backpack in under 30 minutes.

• Work outdoors in sometimes unfavorable weather conditions;
• Agree to wear the Parks Canada uniform and the required protective equipment;
• Be able to move around and perform work and inspections in a workshop and/or outdoors, in elevated and/or confined and/or hard‑to‑reach areas, and in all weather conditions;
• Be willing to work irregular hours, shift work, overtime, and/or during weekends and federal/provincial/territorial holidays, as required;
• Hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Card;

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
A high school diploma or a diploma in the forestry or wildlife field (DVS, DCS, or equivalent) or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience

EXPERIENCE
Experience in handling and maintaining various mechanical equipment, such as chainsaws, outboard motors, all‑terrain vehicles, etc.;

Recent experience (within the last 3 years) working in a forestry environment.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety principles;
• Basic knowledge of planning and organizing maintenance or facility management work;
• Basic knowledge of small engine mechanics/repair.

ABILITIES

• Ability to use various electrical, mechanical, or motorized work tools (e.g., shovels, brush cutters, chainsaws, winches, motorboats, rowboats, all‑terrain vehicles, or other motorized vehicles, etc.);
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, and work equipment (e.g., trails, fences, culverts, buildings, campgrounds, shrubs, beaches, mechanical equipment, vehicles, etc.);
• Ability to communicate verbally to convey clear and precise instructions/directions.

May be applied / assessed at a later date

• Workplace First Aid Training;
• CNESST training in manual tree felling and chainsaw sharpening;
• ATV training from the Canada Safety Council;
• Hold a Class 3 or Class 1 driver’s licence;

We’re 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 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.

We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.