Park Caretaker

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

Job summary

A provincial government in Alberta seeks a Park Caretaker for the Hidden Valley Ski Resort, responsible for cleaning facilities and ensuring a positive visitor experience. Candidates should have some high school education, relevant experience, and valid first aid certification. This seasonal position offers $23.37 to $24.76 per hour and requires availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Shift premium pay for weekends and holidays

Low-cost accommodations available for rent

Qualifications

• Some high school education (high school diploma preferred).
• 6 months of related experience (cleaning/custodial).
• Valid Standard First Aid + CPR Level C/AED.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of facilities at the resort.
• Safe operation of cleaning appliances and adhering to OH&S practices.
• Daily collection of garbage and recycling.
• Interacting with the public in a professional manner.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Park Caretaker
Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Wage Seasonal Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates selected
Classification: Caretaking Services 1
Salary: $23.37 to $24.76 per hour

Wage Benefits

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

Benefits

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. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

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. For more information on Park locations visit: https://albertaparks.ca/

Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the park, 10 minutes from Elkwater, AB and 40 minutes from Medicine Hat, AB. For more information about Hidden Valley Ski Resort, visit https://albertaparks.ca/hiddenvalley.

Role Responsibilities

The Hidden Valley Ski Resort in the South Region of the Alberta Parks system is looking for Park Caretakers for the 2025 - 2026 ski and snowboard season.

Park Caretaker Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Cleaning of facilities at Hidden Valley Ski Resort, including the main lodge and the rental building; occasionally might be required to assist in cleaning of other buildings within the park.
• Safe operation of cleaning appliances, use of chemical cleaners, lifting and carrying, while adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices and procedures.
• Daily collection of garbage and recycling.
• Interacting with the public in a professional manner and maintaining a positive visitor experience.
• Assisting in other departments as needed.

This position primarily works indoors.

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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. For more information on the competencies, visit the Alberta Public Service competency model: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

How Competencies Apply To This Role

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and adapt to changing priorities; build resilience and work effectively in changing environments.

Build Collaborative Environments: Lead and contribute to conditions that enable collaboration and productive teamwork.

Systems Thinking: Understand how work fits into a larger system and how own work impacts others.

Creative Problem-Solving: Assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes.

Develop Self and Others: Commit to learning and developing capabilities of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Required:

• Some high school education (high school diploma preferred) plus 6 months of related experience (cleaning/custodial).
• Valid Standard First Aid + CPR Level C/AED.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract.

Equivalences will be considered: one year experience for one year of education OR one year of education for one year of experience.

Additional Assets To Be Successful In This Role

• WHMIS training.
• Good judgment and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit as this is a physically demanding position.
• Familiarity with OH&S practices, procedures and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Hidden Valley Ski Resort facilities and services.

Notes / Terms of Employment

• Shifts are 7.25 hours a day, up to 36.25 hours a week.
• Candidates must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays, varying start dates from December 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026, pending end of ski season and operational needs.
• Multiple positions are available.
• Various low cost accommodations are available for rent in Elkwater.
• There is no public transportation to the Ski Resort; you must have reliable transportation to and from work. The Ski Resort is located about 10 min from Elkwater and about 40 min from Medicine Hat.

Instructions for your resume and additional applicant resources are provided in the original posting. Please ensure you include education, experience and competencies; apply online as instructed by the GoA.

How To Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the online process. Where applicable, provide evidence showing how qualifications meet the requirements.

For credential evaluation when applicable, see IQAS or other recognized Canadian evaluators. Applicants may include an assessment certificate with 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. For disability accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Alba Ngjelo at [e-mail].