Park Maintenance Worker 2

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for working outdoors in Alberta’s Provincial Parks? Are you committed to improving a visitor’s experience and promoting customer service in the parks by maintaining clean facilities and campgrounds? If yes, apply today!

We are looking to hire a Park Maintenance Worker 2 to work during the winter season from November 2025 to March 2026.This position is an integral member of the wider Camrose District Maintenance team and depending on workload and staffing needs may be required to work at various sites in this Regions, 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 grooming and maintaining trails.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

•    Maintaining trail systems using chainsaws, chippers, trimmers, hand tools and lawn mowers. 
•    Operating power and hand tools to complete repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
•    Operating equipment such as UTVs, riding lawnmowers, tractors, and winter trail grooming equipment.
•    Completing daily routine vehicle inspection and perform daily maintenance as required; report any mechanical or operational issues to the Supervisor.
•    Supporting tree removal and drainage work as needed.
•    Identifying and addressing potential public or employee safety issues while in the parks and report to the Supervisor.
•    Ensuring public and staff facilities are clean and maintained to Alberta Parks’ standards.  Vault toilet cleaning, disposing of garbage and keep areas neat and clean.

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

•    Ensure there is adherence to all pertinent policies, procedures, and protocols, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Government of Alberta guidelines.
•    If needed, participate in emergency protocols to provide support to visitors and staff in an emergency situation.
•    Practice safe work procedures and WHMIS when using cleaning chemicals.

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.

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: 
•    Some high school education and one year of related experience in landscaping or trail maintenance with preference for experience with equipment operation and trail grooming background.
•    Experience with performing demanding physical tasks, outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions.

Additional requirements (must be submitted prior to employment):
•    Recognized Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certification. 
•    Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent with less than 6 demerits.

Assets:
•    Experience operating a variety of tools and equipment.
•    Experience with working in demanding environments and meeting deadlines using good organizational and time management skills.
•    Experience working independently and in a team, with a positive and inclusive work attitude. 
•    Good problem solving and adaptability skills to identify mechanical or operational issues.
•    Familiarity with Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area and surrounding area.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and understanding of Microsoft Office software.
•    Well developed written English skills to effectively communicate with others.

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:
•    This position is based on a 40-hour work week, from November 2025 to March 2026. 
•    Hours of employment are up to 40 hours per week, 8-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 costs associated with obtaining 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.

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
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

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/