Kananaskis East Maintenance Supervisor

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture and work‑l‑

Work-life balance

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Kananaskis East Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations across provincial parks, ensuring facilities and assets are safe, reliable, and well maintained. You will supervise staff, coordinate contractors, and manage service contracts for multiple park sites.

The role requires a two-year technical diploma with two years of related experience, plus strong knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field plus two years of related experience.
• Equivalency considered: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and First Aid certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across multiple park sites with safety and reliability in mind.
• Supervise staff, coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance, and schedule work.
• Manage contractors, service contracts, and RFQ/RFP processes under procurement standards.
• Monitor budgets, procure supplies, and process invoices in accordance with requirements.
• Support lifecycle maintenance, project coordination, and health and safety training.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Contract management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Education

Two-year technical diploma

Equivalency accepted

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Computer skills

Job description

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Job Title: Kananaskis East Maintenance Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: 88542

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Classification: Technologies 4

Salary: $2,776.41 to $3,636.19 bi-weekly ($72,464 - $94,904/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

As the Kananaskis East Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide leadership and technical oversight for maintenance operations, helping ensure park facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and assets are safe, reliable, and maintained to a high standard. You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate contractors and manage service contracts, and support the effective delivery of maintenance activities across multiple park sites.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading maintenance operations by coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, facility servicing, inspections, repairs, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Managing preventative maintenance programs by developing maintenance schedules and standards, identifying deficiencies and hazards, andcoordinating timely corrective action.
• Supporting building and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water, wastewater, filtration, and life-safety systems, through troubleshooting and coordination and performing of required maintenance and repairs.
• Providing leadership to maintenance staff by establishing priorities, developing work plans, assigning and scheduling work, supporting recruitment, and coordinating employee orientation and training.
• Managing contractors and service contracts by monitoring service delivery, addressing issues and non-compliance, and providing technical expertise as required.
• Creating scope of work for major maintenance and service contracts.
• Completing RFQ’s and RFP’s processes under current procurement standards.
• Coordinating budgets and procurement activities by monitoring expenditures, identifying budget pressures, purchasing authorized supplies and services, and processing invoices in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Supporting lifecycle maintenance and projects by identifying facility repair and replacement needs, contributing to operational maintenance plans, and coordinating maintenance requirements associated with construction and infrastructure projects.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture by supporting hazard assessments and inspections, ensuring appropriate orientation and task‑specific training, documenting incidents, and reinforcing safe work practices and procedures.
• Operating light and heavy‑duty equipment, where qualified, to support operational and maintenance requirements.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience required: Two-year technical diploma in a related field, such as building systems, facilities maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or a related technical discipline, plus two years of related experience in facilities, infrastructure, or maintenance operations; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Additional Requirements

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• A valid First Aid certificate.
• WHMIS certification/training.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies, and guidelines.
• Knowledge and aptitude to accurately read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, blueprints, and service manuals.
• Ability and training in the operation of heavy equipment and various tools.
• Knowledge of contracting processes and the ability to supervise contractors.
• Proficiency using computers, mobile devices, applications, and Microsoft Outlook tools, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with various staff and contractors.

Assets to the role include the following:

• Trade certification in a technical field, such as Plumbing or HVAC.
• Experience with emergency management processes and procedures.
• Experience with Government of Alberta procurement and contracting processes and associated rules.
• A valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.