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 natural resource conservation through regular inspections and infrastructure repairs, ensuring safe and sustainable recreational experiences on Crown land. 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 (OHS) policies, procedures, and protocols (ex. daily hazard assessments, vehicle/equipment inspections)
•    Assisting with the construction, installation, or maintenance of recreation infrastructure such as bridges, boardwalks, culverts, signs and kiosks 
•    Collecting data, capturing geospatial information, and conducting site 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 (PLUZ)
•    Operating power tools and heavy equipment (i.e. chainsaws, brush saws, tractors, skid steers, and excavators)
•    Operating OHVs 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 (NR3).

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:  
•    High school diploma plus some related experience (up to 12 months)

Additional Requirements:
•    Valid Class 5 Driver's License
•    Current Standard/Intermediate First Aid CPR Level C and AED
•    Current Defensive Driving Certificate
•    Physically fit and able to safely carry up to 25kg

Equivalency will be considered for directly related education or experience:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year education

Assets:
•    Diploma (2 year) 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

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

Hours of Work: 
36.25 hours per week. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Term of Employment:
This posting will be used to fill multiple 6 month positions, approximately April/May to October/November.

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

Location:
Blairmore, Calgary and Rocky Mountain House (accommodations may be available in some locations)

Wage Benefits:
•    Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave. 
•    5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
•    6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay. 
•    Weekend shifts are eligible for a premium of $3.25 per hour.
•    Evening shifts are eligible for a premium of $2.75 per hour.

Additional Information:
In your resume, please 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: Assistant (PT, three 8 hour shifts/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.

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
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs