Trails Specialist

Role Responsibilities

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 per week 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.

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 – 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
•    Some high school education and one year of related experience.
•    Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of one year of education for one of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.

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.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Terms of Employment 
•    Seasonal positions start dates vary with location/placement.
•    Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work. Accommodation 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.

In your Cover Letter, please indicate:
•    Past experience and education relevant to the qualification and assets in this position.

In your resume:
•    Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience.
•    Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT). 
•    Example: Legal Assistant: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT 3 eight hour shifts per week). 

Any costs associated with obtaining the 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.

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.
•    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.