Park Caretaker

Government of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Park Caretakers for the summer season at a beautiful provincial park. This role involves performing essential custodial duties to ensure park facilities are clean and welcoming for visitors. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the natural beauty of the park while providing excellent customer service. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for nature, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community and enhance the visitor experience in Alberta's stunning parks. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to preserving our natural landscapes.

Benefits

Cultural Awareness and Support

Staff housing may be available

Flexible work hours

Training sessions provided

Qualifications

• Some high school education plus 6 months of related experience required.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties in park facilities.
• Handle chemicals for janitorial tasks and maintain cleanliness.
• Respond to visitor inquiries and report maintenance concerns.

Skills

Custodial duties

Communication skills

Chemical handling

Physical stamina

Inventory management

Education

Some high school education

Tools

Pressure washer

Leaf blower

Job description

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Park Caretaker
Job Requisition ID: 65733
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Hinton (William A. Switzer Provincial Park)
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification: Caretaking Services 1 (CT1)
Salary: $23.37 - $24.76 per hour

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% 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.

In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:
• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays.
• $2.75 per hour for evenings.

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

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.

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving a visitor’s experience in a provincial park, and want to help promote customer service in the parks by maintaining clean facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team at William A. Switzer Provincial Park within the Yellowhead Management Area:

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Park Caretakers for the 2025 summer season. Individuals will be part of a team accountable for completing routine custodial duties that support the day-to-day operation of campgrounds, day use areas, and facilities within William A. Switzer Provincial Park.

The majority of work for this position requires the handling of chemicals to complete various janitorial duties. This job can be physically demanding and requires basic understanding of computer operations for minor administrative tasks such as time entry and approval.

We are currently looking to hire:
Hinton – William A. Switzer Provincial Park
• 2 Park Caretakers

As a Park Caretaker (CT1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing daily janitorial duties of park facilities such as washrooms, outhouses, picnic shelters, shower houses, and any other assigned areas; disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, washing, cobweb removal, stocking up supplies, etc.
• Daily garbage and recycling removal, picking of garbage throughout the park.
• Other janitorial duties throughout the park, such as but not limited to, pressure washing recycling bins and garbage bins, cleaning the exterior of buildings, washing windows, cleaning signage.
• Seasonal deep clean of facilities at the beginning and end of the season.
• Campsite cleaning.
• Group site cleaning.
• Cleaning supply inventory counts, requesting supplies as needed.
• Painting.
• Organization and cleaning of the maintenance shop.
• Operating equipment such as pressure washers and leaf blowers.
• Responding to in-person requests for information on area amenities and park conditions, as needed.
• Reporting all maintenance concerns to the supervisor accordingly.
• Ensuring that your work vehicle is kept clean and presentable.
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent occupational health & safety (OH&S) policies, procedures, and protocols; and with the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.

Please note: As a part of the Maintenance Team, you may also be required to help with the following job duties as necessary:
• Performing landscaping and site servicing of campgrounds, day use areas, and facilities.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining signage.

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: Competency Model.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Some high school education plus 6 months of related experience, equivalencies will be considered.
• 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 include:
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Final candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement. (Will be reimbursed).
• Prior to hire, a recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate is needed.

Additional Assets to be successful in the role:
• Experience working in custodial or similar positions.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
• Experience working within a campground setting.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Experience with minor maintenance i.e. Painting, minor plumbing repairs.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to Minimum Recruitment Standards.

For the Park Caretaker role (2 positions):
• Late April start date to early September end date.

Terms of Employment:
• All positions will require you to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. You have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and will be paid for the number of hours worked. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any type of weather conditions, rain or shine.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the 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. (Will be reimbursed).
• Prior to hire, a recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate is needed.
• Adherence to the 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 (late April/early May).
• Staff housing may be available.

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.

How To Apply:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit Job Application Resources for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) IQAS or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information Credential Evaluation Services.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at [e-mail].