Recreation Technician

Role Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the local Field Supervisor, the Recreation Technician plays a critical role in preserving public safety, protecting environmental resources, and maintaining recreation infrastructure. The position supports safe and sustainable recreational experiences on Public Land through regular inspections and infrastructure repairs. The role is field-based and as a Recreation Technician, you will need to be physically fit and prepared to hike long distances, carry loads of up to 25 kg, and work comfortably in remote locations under all weather conditions. You may also spend extended periods of up to four days or more working from remote field camps.

Key responsibilities for this position will include:
•    Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, and protocols (ex. daily hazard assessments, vehicle/equipment inspections)
•    Assisting with the construction, installation, or maintenance of recreation infrastructure such as trails, bridges, boardwalks, culverts, signs and kiosks 
•    Collecting data, capturing geospatial information, and conducting inspections of recreation sites and trails
•    Communicating information to the public and other stakeholders on recreation access, responsible use of Public Land, and rules related to Public Land Use Zones 
•    Operating power tools and heavy equipment (i.e. chainsaws, brush saws, tractors, skid steers, and excavators)
•    Operating off-highway vehicles (OHV) such as quads and side-by-sides
•    Loading trailers and hauling material, equipment, OHVs, or heavy equipment to site 
•    Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment
•    Cleaning up garbage, removing structures, or abandoned trailers and vehicles

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, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
A completed high school diploma and some related experience (i.e. up to 12 months).

Equivalencies may be considered: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Additional Requirements:

The following conditions are not required at the time of application but must be provided prior to your start date. 

o    A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License 
o    A valid Intermediate First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED certificate.
o    Current Defensive Driving Certificate
o    Physically fit and able to safety carry up to 25kg

Related experience:
•    Experience in outdoor recreation, resource management, or environmental studies 
•    Experience trail building, landscaping, carpentry and/or construction
•    Experience with backcountry navigation and working in adverse weather conditions
•    Experience with digital data collection (i.e. ArcGIS Field Maps, Avenza)
•    Chainsaw safety certificate (ex. Woodlands Trainers Assoc. Levels 1, 2 or 3) 
•    ATV/UTV training

Application Information:
•    In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
•    In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
•    Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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

•    This competition is recruiting for seasonal wage position located in Various locations within Alberta- 36.25 hours per week. 
•    Length of employment is approximately five months from April to September
•    This position requires a flexible work schedule, with the possibility of overtime and weekend shifts.

Location:
Hinton

Training that will be provided, if required: 
Chainsaw safety certificate (minimum level 2), OHV training (ATV and UTV).

What We Offer: 
•    Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:  
     o    5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays  
     o    6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay 
Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts

Overall Recruitment Process and Application Requirements
Step 1 - Online application submission 
•    Resume 
     o    Your resume should indicate date ranges (month and year) for all education and work experience, specifying if the experience was casual, part-time (PT), or full-time (FT), while highlighting applicable duties or achievements. 
For example, Wildland Firefighter: Apr 2019 – Aug 2019 (PT, 20 hours per week). 
•    Answer to application pre-screen questions

Step 2 – Virtual Panel Interview Assessment 
•    Applicants who successfully pass the screening phase will be invited to a virtual interview session. 
•    Interviews will consist of behavioural competency, technical and situational based questions 
•    Candidates are required to upload a copy of their completed pre-employment forms, including the academic and reference consent form and reference list containing three (3) work-related references.

Step 3 – Pre-employment Checks 
•    References and post-secondary checks (if applicable) 
•    Final candidates must pass a criminal records check.

Step 4 – Extend a Job Offer 
•    Complete and provide proof that all conditions of employment have been met prior to the first day of work

Step 5 – Training and Orientation

Estimated Timelines 
•    January – February 6: Application deadline (job posting now closed)
•    Mid-February- March: Virtual interview sessions commence
•    March to April – Job offers are extended  
•    April – Training and orientation scheduled

Continued Notes

All chosen candidates will be required to successfully complete mandatory training. Training is scheduled for April 2026.

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.

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/