Maintenance Worker III - Kluane National Park and Reserve, YT

Maintenance Worker III - Kluane National Park and Reserve, YT Parks Canada Closing date:
March 15, 2026 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-CAP-YU-KNPR-EA-TERM-08

Salary
$29.20 to $31.73 per hour + applicable Isolated Post Allowance, salary under review

Who can apply
Persons reside within 160 km of Haines Junction, YT and have legal status to work in Canada. Indicate in your application reason for entitlement to work in Canada: citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Preference will be given to qualified Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and Kluane First Nation members.

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

Duties
As part of our Assets team in Haines Junction you will support the maintenance and repair of all built and rolling assets in the park. Tasks include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, building operating system repairs, groundskeeping, water hauling, supply runs to Whitehorse, inspections, equipment repair, fleet management, and occasional back‑country travel via truck, ATV, boat, or helicopter, possibly with overnight stays. You may also support or supervise the trail maintenance team.

Work environment
⛰️ The Yukon Field Unit is geographically dispersed over 1 200 km across Yukon, northern BC, and into Alaska, offering diverse opportunities. Our staff enjoy a good fit with skills and interests and value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process
This process is intended to staff one (1) vacant Maintenance Worker III term position for the 2026 operational season as of April 2026. The selected candidate may support or supervise the trail maintenance team. Target assessment dates: mid‑March 2026.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
MORE THAN A JOB
💰 Isolated Post

Allowances:

approx. $9 206 to $14 980 per year
✈️ Vacation Travel Assistance: approx. $831.60 per year per eligible household member

• The above rates include taxes and are subject to change.

HOW TO APPLY

💻 Apply online – click the link at the bottom of this page
📩 Apply via email – send resume to  and include the process number in the subject
📝 Apply in person – drop off resume at our office:
📍Haines Junction – Parks Canada Administration and Operations Building, 119 Logan Street, Haines Junction, YT (phone 867‑634‑5248).
📍Whitehorse – Parks Canada Office, Elijah Smith Building, Suite 205, 300 Main Street, Whitehorse, YT.

• Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance.
• Possess a valid Yukon class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
• Compliance with the agency’s zero‑tolerance policy and fit‑for‑duty reporting.
• Pass pre‑placement and periodic medical checks (including pre‑employment medical exams for isolated areas).

• Perform strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting, and working in cramped/awkward positions.
• Complete safety courses and training as required (First Aid, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, CLC, etc.).
• Use appropriate safety and protective equipment at all times.
• Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as required.
• Travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
• Operate safely in a wilderness backcountry environment for extended periods.
• Hike long distances, including multi‑day hikes.
• Operate off‑road and off‑path with limited communication and emergency response capacity under cold, hot, rain, insect, weed, or uneven terrain conditions.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

• Successful completion of secondary school, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Experience in the safe and appropriate use and maintenance of power and hand tools.
• Experience in the operation and basic preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment such as small loaders, lawn tractors, and utility vehicles.
• Experience operating trucks with trailers, ATVs and/or skid‑steer.