Park Maintenance Supervisor

Role Responsibilities

We are currently looking to hire a Park Maintenance Supervisor for Red Lodge Provincial Park.

The Park Maintenance Supervisor is a role within Regional Operations Branch that ensures that Alberta Parks sites, infrastructure, and assets are regularly maintained so that a high-quality park visitor experience is available for Albertans. This position contributes to protecting the health and safety of park visitors and staff, maximizing the life span of infrastructure, and ensuring effective use of equipment and facilities.

The Park Maintenance Supervisor is directly accountable for Park maintenance operations for a single large and/or complex site, or at several smaller and/or less complex Parks sites. This includes the following functions: Training and supervising subordinate staff; scheduling and overseeing the maintenance (corrective and preventative) of facilities, vehicles, and equipment; performing park maintenance duties; operating equipment; assisting in the operation of various utility systems (where applicable) and purchasing supplies and services where needed. The position also provides input and expertise into park facility operation plans and is looked to for continuous improvement of service delivery through innovation and collaboration.

The Park maintenance supervisor is also responsible for overseeing service contracts and contractors. The work performed must meet required quality standards, be reflective of visitor needs and organizational priorities, comply with applicable divisional and departmental guidelines and policies, and be completed in accordance with OHS policies and regulations.

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, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
•    Build Collaborative Environments - leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
•    Systems Thinking - understand how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.
•    Creative Problem Solving - ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
•    Develop Self and Others - a commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 
•    Two-year technical diploma in a related field; or equivalency of one year experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Additional Assets:
•    Experience with hand and power tools; good working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and safety of small equipment.
•    Experience working in custodial, landscaping, or similar positions.
•    Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
•    Experience working within a campground setting.
•    Supervisory experience.

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:
•    April/May start dates to October end date.
•    This position is based on 40 hours per week with shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. 
•    Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
•    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, recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate is needed.
•    Adherence to Alberta Parks Uniform Policy; all personal protective equipment is provided; certified safety footwear is not provided, but candidates will be reimbursed for a portion of the cost.
•    These positions will require outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
•    Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory. 
•    Staff housing may be available.

In your Cover Letter, please indicate your position preference.

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.