Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Lead
Job Requisition ID: 78994
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Cypress Hills Provincial Park
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: Maintenance Service Worker 3
Salary: Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) – $26.18 - $32.08 per hour
In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.6% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:
• 5.6 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
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 about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.
For more information on Park locations visit: https://albertaparks.ca/.
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 Cypress Hills Provincial Park.
We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Maintenance Workers for the 2026 summer season. Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance 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:
• Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3)
As part of the Park Maintenance Program, 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.
Continued Role Responsibilities
As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting with and performing Park Maintenance Program 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.
• Assists with staff training and staff performance reviews
• 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 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, rain or shine.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
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 required:
• Some high school education, related training and 2 years of related experience
• Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Additional requirements:
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract.
• 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract.
• Current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Additional Assets to be successful in the 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 and Skid Steer certification.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
• Experience working within a campground setting.
• Supervisory experience.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
Terms of Employment:
• Late April start date to late October end date.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
• Successful Candidates will be required to provide a 5-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement (will be reimbursed).
• Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate.
• Current WHMIS Certificate.
• 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 2026).
• Evenings, weekends and holiday work will be required.
• Staff housing may be available.
Maintenance Workers may encounter emotionally challenging situations, participate in conflict resolution, interact with irritated or difficult visitors or provide support during emergencies events or incidents. Applicants should be prepared to manage these circumstances with composure, sound judgment, and effective communication skills. Support resources are available through our employee assistance programs.
Any initial costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. However, some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 [email protected].
