08 Jan
Government of Alberta
Rocky Mountain House
Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker
Job Requisition ID: 65831
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Rocky Mountain House District
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification and Salary:
Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) - Park Maintenance Worker:
Based on 40 hours per week: $20.14 - $24.22 per hour
Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) - Park Maintenance Crew Lead:
Based on 40 hours per week: $24.68 - $30.16 per hour
In addition to regular wages,
regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:
- 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
- 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.
In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:
- $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays.
- $2.75 per hour for evenings.
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .
Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta's parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.
For more information on Park locations visit: .
Role Responsibilities
If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving a visitor's experience when they visit a provincial park by maintaining facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team at one of the Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas within the Rocky Mountain House District below:
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- We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Maintenance Workers for the 2025 summer season. Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance, janitorial and operational duties that support the day-to-day operation of campgrounds, day use areas, facilities, and trail systems.
We are currently looking to hire:
- 2 Park Maintenance Crew Leads (MSW3).
- 9 Park Maintenance Worker 1 (MSW1).
As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1),
duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Performing landscaping, building cleaning and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas and facilities.
- Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
- Conducting water testing for small water systems.
- Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, ATVs, skid steers, etc.
- Assisting with trail maintenance, beach and dock maintenance
- Installing and maintaining signage.
- Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly.
- Assists with hazard tree management and invasive plant management programs.
- Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent occupational health and safety (OH&S;) policies, procedures and protocols; and with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
- Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets,
expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.
Role Responsibilities Continued
As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting with and performing MSW1 duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as:
- Onsite lead for a crew of MSW staff. Accountable for the direct site operations, and for leading the task of scheduling for other staff.
- Assist with formal inspections, maintenance and servicing of equipment.
- Assist with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
- Conducts trail maintenance projects.
- Maintains roads and parking lot areas.
- Installs and removes docks, maintains beaches.
- Operates heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, groomers, etc.
- Operates chainsaws, brushsaws and other higher risk equipment.
- Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operating.
All positions will require you to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. You have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and will be paid for the number of hours worked. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any type of weather conditions.
Please click on this to view the job description for the MSW1 Park Maintenance Worker position.
Please click on this to view the job description for the MSW3 Park Maintenance Crew Lead position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.
We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .
Agility - ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Build Collaborative Environments - leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Systems Thinking - understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others
Creative Problem Solving - ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions
Develop Self and Others - A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Park Maintenance Worker - Maintenance Service Worker 1
- Some high school education or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education.
Park Maintenance Crew Lead - Maintenance Service Worker 3
- Some high school education or related training, plus two years of related experience or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education and some supervision experience.
Additional Assets to be successful in either role:
- Experience with hand and power tools; good working knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and safety of small equipment.
- Experience working in custodial, landscaping, or similar positions.
- Chainsaw certification Skid Steer certification.
- Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
- Experience working within a campground setting.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Notes
Terms of Employment:
For the Park Maintenance Worker 1 role: (up to 9 positions)
- Early May start date to end of September 2025.
For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role: (up to 2 positions).
- Early April start date to end of October 2025.
Notes:
- Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent will be required.
- Final Candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver's Abstract prior to commencement. Depending on location, may require a 5-year commercial Driver's Abstract.
- Prior to hire, recognized Current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate is required.
- Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided; Certified Safety footwear is not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost.
- These positions will require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory (late April/early May).
- Staff housing may be available in Crimson Lake Provincial Park.
In your Cover Letter, please indicate your position preference of MSW3 Park Maintenance Crew Lead or MSW1 Park Maintenance Worker.
In your resume:
- Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience.
- Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT).
- Example: Legal Assistant: Jan 2016 - June 2019 (PT 3 eight-hour shifts per week)
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
What we offer:
- Cultural Awareness and Support: We recognize the significance of Indigenous cultural practices and will work with employees to ensure they have the flexibility and support needed to participate in ceremonies, traditions, and other cultural commitments.
- Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Alberta Parks is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
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It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at .
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