Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Truck & Transport Mechanic
Top Benefits
About the role
##Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit
###Closing date: April 15, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number CAP26J-022695-000108
Selection process number 2026-CAP-HOU-EA-001B
Location
Lake Louise-Yoho Operating Area (Lake Louise, AB)
Banff-Kootenay Operating Area (Banff, AB)
Salary $37.85 to $41.12 per hour - salary under review
Level GL-VHE-10
Who can 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.
Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.
##On this page
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Additional links
Hiring organization contact
##About the position
Duties A job that takes your breath away! Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today!What’s in it for you?
- Work/life balance — 4 days on and 3 days off per week!
- Benefits – Extended medical, dental after 3 months. (for positions 6 months in duration or longer).
- Pension Plan
- Guaranteed full time hours.
- Opportunity to grow and to internal positions across the Public Service.
- The chance to live and work in some of the most iconic mountain environments.
Provides skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and modification of heavy and light vehicles and equipment in a Parks Canada Agency field unit or service center.
Work environment Experience what it’s like to live and work with the mountains on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!
Intent of the process The intent of this process is to fill one, 3-year term vacancy in Lake Louise, AB and one, 1-year term vacancy in Banff, AB.This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled 1
Important messages
When you to this selection process, you are not ing for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.In your application, include contact information for 2 references. One reference needs to be a recent*direct supervisor, and the second a past supervisor.
- Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
##Conditions of employment
- Reliability Status security clearance
- Possession of a valid class 5 drivers license or equivalent
- Willingness to wear identifier clothing and personal protective equipment;
- Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time;
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays and call back or standby duty;
- Candidates may be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and periodic medical checks.
##Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the incumbent to:
-
Conduct repetitive tasks;
-
Make moderate*to heavy**physical efforts, including lifting supplies, tools and equipment and standing for prolonged periods.
-
Moderate is defined as lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
**Heavy is defined as lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.Physical Effort:
The work requires working in awkward or confined positions in and under equipment with regular requirements to manipulate heavy objects such as tires, transmissions, transfer boxes, and vehicle attachments. The work requires pulling, pushing, bending, lifting, moving, manipulating and positioning heavy and awkward components and assemblies either by hand or using devices such as slings and other supports. Many objects/components will weigh in excess of 25 kilograms.
##You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONRed Seal Heavy Equipment Technician OR Truck and Transport Mechanic Certified Journeyperson*
- Occupational certification to be interprovincial or completed in the province of Alberta.
EXPERIENCEEX1: Experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment.
EX2: Experience in the repair of diesel- and gas-powered engines including internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, steering, braking, and drive systems.
EX3: Experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
EX4: Experience in the maintenance and repair of air brake systems
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles, procedures, and regulations.
K2: Knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
K3: Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures
ABILITIES
A1: Ability to read mechanical drawings.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively.
A3: Ability to manage conflicting priorities; to multitask and work under pressure.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Exercises sound judgment.
PS2: Takes responsibility.
PS3: Demonstrates integrity.
PS4: Works well with others
##Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
##You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AQ1: Possession and maintenance of a class 1, 2, or class 3 driver’s license
##Our commitment
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
##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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
##How to
Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
##Additional links
Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today! Click here to learn more
##Hiring organization contact
**Name:**Human Resources - Highway Operations Unit
**Email address:**HOU-MRG.hr-rh@pc.gc.ca
About Parks Canada
Parks Canada is an agency of the Government of Canada run by a chief executive who answers to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. Parks Canada is mandated to "protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations". Parks Canada manages 48 National Parks, three National Marine Conservation Areas, 171 National Historic Sites, one National Urban Park, and one National Landmark. The agency also administers lands and waters set aside as potential national parklands, including eight National Park Reserves and one National Marine Conservation Area Reserve. More than 450,000 km2 (170,000 sq mi) of lands and waters in national parks and national marine conservation areas has been set aside for such purposes. Parks Canada Agency cooperatively manages a large majority of their protected areas and heritage sites with Indigenous partners. The Canadian Register of Historic Places is supported and managed by Parks Canada, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and other federal bodies. The agency is also the working arm of the national Historic Sites and Monuments Board, which recommends National Historic Sites, Events, and Persons.
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Truck & Transport Mechanic
Top Benefits
About the role
##Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit
###Closing date: April 15, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number CAP26J-022695-000108
Selection process number 2026-CAP-HOU-EA-001B
Location
Lake Louise-Yoho Operating Area (Lake Louise, AB)
Banff-Kootenay Operating Area (Banff, AB)
Salary $37.85 to $41.12 per hour - salary under review
Level GL-VHE-10
Who can 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.
Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada.
##On this page
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Additional links
Hiring organization contact
##About the position
Duties A job that takes your breath away! Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today!What’s in it for you?
- Work/life balance — 4 days on and 3 days off per week!
- Benefits – Extended medical, dental after 3 months. (for positions 6 months in duration or longer).
- Pension Plan
- Guaranteed full time hours.
- Opportunity to grow and to internal positions across the Public Service.
- The chance to live and work in some of the most iconic mountain environments.
Provides skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and modification of heavy and light vehicles and equipment in a Parks Canada Agency field unit or service center.
Work environment Experience what it’s like to live and work with the mountains on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!
Intent of the process The intent of this process is to fill one, 3-year term vacancy in Lake Louise, AB and one, 1-year term vacancy in Banff, AB.This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled 1
Important messages
When you to this selection process, you are not ing for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.In your application, include contact information for 2 references. One reference needs to be a recent*direct supervisor, and the second a past supervisor.
- Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
##Conditions of employment
- Reliability Status security clearance
- Possession of a valid class 5 drivers license or equivalent
- Willingness to wear identifier clothing and personal protective equipment;
- Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time;
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays and call back or standby duty;
- Candidates may be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and periodic medical checks.
##Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the incumbent to:
-
Conduct repetitive tasks;
-
Make moderate*to heavy**physical efforts, including lifting supplies, tools and equipment and standing for prolonged periods.
-
Moderate is defined as lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
**Heavy is defined as lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.Physical Effort:
The work requires working in awkward or confined positions in and under equipment with regular requirements to manipulate heavy objects such as tires, transmissions, transfer boxes, and vehicle attachments. The work requires pulling, pushing, bending, lifting, moving, manipulating and positioning heavy and awkward components and assemblies either by hand or using devices such as slings and other supports. Many objects/components will weigh in excess of 25 kilograms.
##You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONRed Seal Heavy Equipment Technician OR Truck and Transport Mechanic Certified Journeyperson*
- Occupational certification to be interprovincial or completed in the province of Alberta.
EXPERIENCEEX1: Experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment.
EX2: Experience in the repair of diesel- and gas-powered engines including internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, steering, braking, and drive systems.
EX3: Experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
EX4: Experience in the maintenance and repair of air brake systems
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles, procedures, and regulations.
K2: Knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
K3: Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures
ABILITIES
A1: Ability to read mechanical drawings.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively.
A3: Ability to manage conflicting priorities; to multitask and work under pressure.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Exercises sound judgment.
PS2: Takes responsibility.
PS3: Demonstrates integrity.
PS4: Works well with others
##Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
##You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AQ1: Possession and maintenance of a class 1, 2, or class 3 driver’s license
##Our commitment
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
##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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
##How to
Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
##Additional links
Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today! Click here to learn more
##Hiring organization contact
**Name:**Human Resources - Highway Operations Unit
**Email address:**HOU-MRG.hr-rh@pc.gc.ca
About Parks Canada
Parks Canada is an agency of the Government of Canada run by a chief executive who answers to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. Parks Canada is mandated to "protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations". Parks Canada manages 48 National Parks, three National Marine Conservation Areas, 171 National Historic Sites, one National Urban Park, and one National Landmark. The agency also administers lands and waters set aside as potential national parklands, including eight National Park Reserves and one National Marine Conservation Area Reserve. More than 450,000 km2 (170,000 sq mi) of lands and waters in national parks and national marine conservation areas has been set aside for such purposes. Parks Canada Agency cooperatively manages a large majority of their protected areas and heritage sites with Indigenous partners. The Canadian Register of Historic Places is supported and managed by Parks Canada, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and other federal bodies. The agency is also the working arm of the national Historic Sites and Monuments Board, which recommends National Historic Sites, Events, and Persons.