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Job Requisition ID: 78785

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Location: Kananaskis Region – Bow Valley, Peter Lougheed and Elbow/Sheep

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: February 20, 2026

Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 2

Salary:

Maintenance Service Worker 2 (MSW2) – Park Maintenance Worker 2:

$ $30.36 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.

Kananaskis County, located in and adjacent to the Rocky Mountains, stretches from the continental divide in the west to the foothills west of Calgary and from Canmore and the Bow Valley in the north to the Highwood River and areas southwest of Longview.

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit our website at:

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If you appreciate picturesque mountain landscapes and have an interest in helping to maintain the intrinsic beauty of Kananaskis, Alberta Parks may have a seasonal employment opportunity for you

With upwards of five million annual visitors appreciating the beauty of Kananaskis Country, the trails and backcountry facilities require maintenance and construction staff to ensure Alberta Parks' visitors can discover or re-discover what makes these places special and learn to value and protect these spaces for current and future generations.

Working on our Trails and Backcountry Team, you will have the opportunity to conduct aerobically demanding work, travel significant distances in remote mountain environments on foot, off-highway vehicles and occasionally bicycles, learn trail maintenance and building techniques and potentially gather experience working in and around helicopters.

Primary duties are listed below. As a Trails Specialist you may also be performing some administrative and volunteer supervision duties.

• Conduct routine trail inspections and maintenance projects.
• Construction of trails and associated infrastructure such as bridges, walkways, retaining walls, staircases, handrails, culverts and other drainage devices.
• Routine inspections, cleaning and maintenance of backcountry campgrounds and facilities.
• Operate equipment such as loaders, excavators, skid-steers, etc.
• Operate chainsaws, brushsaws and other higher risk equipment.
• Assists with hazard tree management and invasive plant management programs.
• Install and maintain signage.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operation at backcountry patrol cabins.
• Assist with helicopter servicing of backcountry campgrounds and trail infrastructure.
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols as well as with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.

This position is a 40 hour weekly condensed work schedule with 9-hour workdays Monday to Friday with alternate Fridays as a rest day. There may be the requirement to work some weekends. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any weather conditions, rain or shine.

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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 – Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals.

Build Collaborative Environments – Contributes positively by actively sharing information and listening and accepting others' points of view in an open, honest, and non-defensive way.

Creative Problem Solving – Breaks straight forward problems down into manageable components to identify what needs to be done.

Education and Experience required:

• Some high school education and 1 year 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
• 3-year Driver's Abstract.
• Current Intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate.

Assets:

• Landscaping experience.
• Carpentry skills.
• Mobile equipment operation experience.
• Experience with chainsaws, brushsaws and other small power tools.
• Excellent work ethic, a team focus and commitment to safety.
• Understanding of recreational trails.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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Terms of Employment:

• Seasonal positions start dates vary with location/placement.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work. Staff housing may be available.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent is required.
• Final Candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver's Abstract prior to commencement.
• Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided.
• These positions will require outdoor work in all varieties of weather conditions.
• Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory (mid-May to mid-June).
• Prior to hire, recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be needed.

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.

Instructions for your Resume:

• Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience – we are unable to assess resumes without this information.
• Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time or full-time.
• Example: Camp Counsellor: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight-hour shifts per week).

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.

o 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.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Mentorship Programs.

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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.

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