Mountain Rescue Technician

Role Responsibilities

This position will assist Kananaskis Mountain Rescue (KMR) staff with day-to-day operations as part of the Parks Operations Program.

Duties will include emergency incident response, leading staff training sessions, participating in peer training opportunities and assisting other KMR staff (KMR Specialists, Conservation Officers, Park Rangers, Canmore Nordic Centre First Responders) on an as needed basis.

To be successful in this role, you will also demonstrate very strong written and verbal communication skills. The job is also physically demanding and will require you to have good physical stamina.

Overall, the position helps keep Albertans safe and helps foster an exceptional visitor experience. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic and exciting mountain rescue team, this may be the job for you!

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 – You will identify, and support others to identify alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations.

Drive for Results – You have the ability to implement and support new or modified approaches, practices and processes in the organization.

Develop Self and Others – You will demonstrate change leadership and coaching skills and support staff reporting to Public Safety Specialist to navigate change effectively.

Build Collaborative Environments – You will create an environment for teamwork and collaboration with other departments, stakeholders and agencies.

Develop Networks – You will support organizational strategy which builds and sustains a high-performance workplace and foster positive relationships with stakeholders.

Systems Thinking – You will seek to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they are interrelated.

Creative Problem Solving – You will find ways to improve complex systems or structures to better meet goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

Education and Experience required:
•    High School Diploma.
•    Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) Apprentice Alpine Guide with current ACMG Professional Membership. Preference may be given to candidates with higher levels of certification in the Alpine stream.
•    3 years of summer mountain rescue, or back country first responder experience or other related experience.

Equivalency: 
•    Directly related education considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.

Other requirements and Certification that are mandatory:
•    A Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
•    Final Candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement.
•    Prior to hire, Current Wilderness First Aid (80 HR) and recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be needed.

Assets:

•    Preference will be given to candidates who have previously worked in this position in the unit.
•    Swift-water rescue certification and experience.
•    Work experience in an emergency setting (front-country or backcountry).
•    Training and experience in helicopter Class D fixed line operations.
•    Incident Command System 100 or higher.
•    Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) and boat experience.
•    Strong, confident and balanced decision-making skills and mountain sense combined with strong leadership skills.
•    An ability to function in a high stress, dynamic, and fast paced work environment.

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
•    Seasonal summer/fall employment from approximately April to October 2026.
•    Typical working day is 8 hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) based on 36.25 hours per week.
•    On-call shifts may be expected; these are typically from 4:30 pm to the following start of shift (8:00 am) with on-call pay.
•    Position is based in Canmore.
•    Travel is required; use of Government of Alberta vehicle.
•    No housing based on-site.

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.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive 
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Mentorship Programs.

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/