As Parks Canada faces roughly 500 full-time layoffs under the federal government’s workforce adjustment plan, staff at Riding Mountain National Park are feeling the impact.
According to a statement from Parks Canada, nearly 60 per cent of the 133 employees at the national park are affected.
“As part of the current workforce adjustment process, 77 employees within the Riding Mountain Field Unit have been identified as affected.”
The employees impacted at Riding Mountain National Park are part of 2,917 total employees receiving adjustments to their work, which could include layoffs.
“Receiving an affected notification does not necessarily mean that an employee’s position will be eliminated. Rather, it indicates that their position falls within the scope of the workforce adjustment exercise and is subject to further assessment,” reads a statement.
Parks Canada would not disclose the number of employees laid off at Riding Mountain National Park.
The adjustments come as Parks Canada looks to modernize its operations.
“Parks Canada has been working to modernize how it delivers programs and services to ensure they provide the greatest value to Canadians while supporting long-term sustainability.”
Moving forward, Parks Canada said it will focus on improving visitor experiences and environmental conservation.
“Our focus on visitor service, conservation, and enabling memorable experiences remains unchanged. Parks Canada will continue to focus on protecting the places entrusted to its care and ensuring they can be enjoyed by current and future generations.”
