Park Caretakers (Writing-on-Stone and Cypress Hills Provincial Park)

Role Responsibilities

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park/ Aisinai’pi are both looking for Caretakers for the 2026 Summer season.

Our Caretaking team strives to maintain Alberta Parks’ high standards of customer service and safety. Are you looking for a summer job working in the outdoors? Are you willing to perform Caretaking duties? If so, apply today!

We are looking to hire Caretakers for the 2026 summer season:
•    Cypress Hills – 6 positions
•    Writing-on-Stone – 3 positions

As a Caretaking Service worker 1 (CT1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Daily cleaning of all park buildings, facilities, and amenities within the park; including (but not limited to) disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, washing, laundry, cobweb removal, and filling necessities; facilities also include vault toilets (outhouses), shower and washroom facilities, and staff housing facilities.
•    Maintain cleanliness in the caretaking shop; report any equipment issues to the Caretaking Supervisor.
•    Assist with start / end of season cleaning of the staff housing units mouse proofing living spaces and proper equipment storage.
•    Complete minor maintenance repairs and upkeep of these facilities.
•    Collection and disposal of garbage & recycling.
•    Regular inspections and upkeep of assigned fleet vehicle(s).
•    Responsible for the upkeep and inspection of workspaces following Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) compliance protocols.
•    Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.

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: Understands 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

Required: Some high school education plus 6 months of directly related experience (janitorial, house-cleaning/housekeeping, custodial, caretaking); or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

One year of experience for one year of education, or one year of education for one year of experience.

Additional requirements:
•    Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificate.
•    Valid Class 5 License (or equivalent); unrestricted or GDL.
•    3-year Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission, with no more than 6 demerits.
•    Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR Level C + AED.
•    CSA approved steel toe footwear is required at the responsibility of the applicant (reimbursable with receipt).

Assets:
•    Knowledge of Writing-on-Stone and/or Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, local area and services, other local Provincial Parks, and local/provincial tourism opportunities and services.
•    Experience using Microsoft Office, email and internet.
•    Experience in the hospitality or janitorial cleaning.
•    Experience in commercial laundry and/or housekeeping.
•    Experience with small tools, household repairs and maintenance.
•    Experience with floor polishing/scrubbing/buffing equipment.
•    Customer service skills.
•    Positive and energetic personality that enjoys engaging with visitors.
•    Off-highway vehicle and small equipment 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
•    Shifts are up to 7.25 hours per day, 36.25 hours per week. This position will require you to also work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
•    Valid Class 5 license (or equivalent); unrestricted or GDL. 
•    3-year Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission, with no more than 6 demerits. 
•    Seasonal wage opportunities starting April / May and end in September / October 2026.
•    Vacation requests will be considered but not guaranteed.

About Your Work Environment 
•    Candidates must have the ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, including extreme heat.
•    Candidates are required to have their own reliable transportation, as there is no public transit to or near the Parks. 
•    Candidates must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 
•    Onsite fully furnished, shared staff housing may be available for rent, upon request.

Any initial costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. However, some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:
•    Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience – we are unable to assess resumes without this information.
•    Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time or full-time.
•    Example: Camp Counsellor: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight-hour shifts per week). 

Continued Notes

What We offer:
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Mentorship Programs.

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/