Lead Park Ranger

Role Responsibilities

We are looking to hire a Lead Park Ranger to work during the winter season from November 2026 to March 2027. This position is an integral member of the wider Camrose District Park Ranger team and depending on workload and staffing needs may be required to work at various sites in this Region, primarily at Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreation Area near Sherwood Park, and Miquelon Lake Provincial Park near Camrose.

The majority of your work time will be spent outdoors with a primary focus on visitor safety, visitor compliance, and information sharing.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

•    Coordinating and leading Park Ranger Program at site level.
•    Engaging in positive interactions with Park Visitors.
•    Encouraging understanding and Compliance with rules and policies. 
•    Conducting campground compliance activities, including self-registration compliance.
•    Roving and delivering key messages and educations to public.
•    Responding to inquiries.
•    Referring serious violations to enforcement agencies as applicable.
•    Assisting with visitor management and mitigating conflicts between users.
•    Assisting the supervisor with nuisance animal and wildlife issues.
•    Assisting with sign and trail maintenance as required.
•    Understanding and being familiar with Emergency Response Plans.
•    Supporting internal and external agencies with public safety matters.
•    Completing general administrative and OHS requirements, including shift reports, timesheets, incident reporting, and inspections.

This position will require you to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. You must be able to perform manual duties outdoors during all weather types.

To be successful in this role, you will need to: 

•    Ensure there is adherence to all pertinent policies, procedures, and protocols, including Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and following Government of Alberta guidelines.
•    Participate in emergency protocols to provide support to visitors and staff in an emergency situation.
•    Practice safe work procedures and adhere to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

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.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Agility: Staff must be agile in order to anticipate and quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations to effectively meet diverse visitor needs and be able to think creatively while working in a changing work environment.

Drive for Results: This position requires staff to have the ability to champion innovation and display high standards in programs, initiatives and services.

Build Collaborative Environments: By promoting collaboration and commitment, encourage broad thinking on projects, you will work together to eliminate barriers to progress, and facilitate open and respectful dialogue.

Systems Thinking: This position is one component of a larger work environment that includes other program areas, so it is important to understand how the position contributes to achieving broader Alberta Forestry and Parks goals.

Qualifications

Required: 
•    High school diploma and one year related experience in Parks, Lands, Wildfire, Public Education, or roles that require strong communication and leadership skills.

Equivalencies:
•    One year of experience for one year of education, or one year of education for one year of experience considered.

Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in or having completed post-secondary education in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Recreation or Tourism Management, Conservation Enforcement, or other related programs.

Additional requirements (must be submitted prior to employment):
•    Recognized Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level “C”/AED Certification (must be maintained as current for the entire period of hire by the employee).
•    Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent with less than 6 demerits. 
•    Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check.

Assets:
•    Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Acts and Legislation, including but not limited to: Occupational Health and Safety, Provincial Parks, Fisheries, and Wildlife. 
•    Outdoor skills and experience in outdoor activities (navigation skills, backcountry travel, working alone).  
•    Knowledge of Alberta flora and fauna. 
•    Knowledge of Indigenous culture.
•    Knowledge of assorted hand and power tools. 
•    Incident Command Systems familiarity (ICS). 
•    OHV and Snowmobile certification. 
•    Chainsaw certification. 
•    Wilderness First Aid. 
•    Verbal Judo Certification, or similar Effective Communication certifications.

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

Notes

Terms of employment:

•    This position is based on a 36.25-hour work week, from November 2026 to March 2027. 
•    Hours of employment are up to 36.25 hours per week, 7.25-hour shifts.
•    Weekend, evening and night work will be required; premium is paid for these shifts.
•    Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet operational needs. 
•    Must be physically able to perform the manual duties found in the position assignment.
•    Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

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:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Professional learning and development

Resources for applicants:
•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/