Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker - Red Deer District

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in Alberta's beautiful parks as a Park Maintenance Worker or Crew Lead! This role offers the chance to work outdoors, ensuring the upkeep of campgrounds and facilities while enhancing visitor experiences. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, from groundskeeping and maintenance to leading a team and ensuring safety standards. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to Alberta's natural beauty and enjoy a seasonal position with competitive wages and additional pay in lieu of benefits. If you have a passion for the outdoors and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Cultural Awareness and Support

Training sessions

Potential staff housing

Qualifications

• Some high school education or related experience required.
• Chainsaw and Skid Steer certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of facilities and groundskeeping duties.
• Lead MSW1 staff and conduct safety inspections.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Agility

Education

Some high school education

Related training

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Utility vehicles

Chainsaws

Skid Steers

Job description

Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker - Red Deer District

Job Information
Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker - Red Deer District
Job Requisition ID: 65512
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Red Deer District – Aspen Beach, Pigeon Lake, Red Lodge Provincial Parks
Full or Part-Time: Wage
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 and Salary:
Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) - Park Maintenance Worker:
Based on 40 hours per week: $20.14 - $24.22 per hour

Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) - Park Maintenance Crew Lead:
Based on 40 hours per week: $24.68 - $30.16 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.

For more information on Park locations visit: Alberta Parks.

Aspen Beach Provincial Park – Bentley, Alberta
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park – Westerose, Alberta
Red Lodge Provincial Park – Bowden, Alberta

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Maintenance Workers for the 2025 summer season. Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance and operational duties that support the day-to-day operation of campgrounds, day use areas, facilities, and trail systems.

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving visitor experiences, consider joining our Maintenance Team at one of the many within the Red Deer District:

• Aspen Beach Provincial Park
• Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
• Red Lodge Provincial Park

We are currently looking to hire:

• 22 Park Maintenance Workers (MSW1)
• 5 Park Maintenance Crew Leads (MSW3)

As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily cleaning of washroom facilities, campground sites, and other facilities.
• Performing groundskeeping and landscaping duties, such as lawn maintenance, invasive plant management, beach cleaning, and trail maintenance.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
• Operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, etc.
• Installing and maintaining signage.
• Reporting all maintenance concerns to Crew Leads and Maintenance Supervisors.
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols as well as the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.
• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.

As the Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3), primary duties include assisting with and performing (MSW1) duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as:

• Onsite lead for MSW1 staff; accountable for leading day-to-day maintenance duties.
• Complete daily tail-gate meetings and safety inspections.
• Conduct water testing for small water systems.
• Assist with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain trails, roads and parking lot areas.
• Maintain beaches, campground sites and day use areas.
• Operates heavy equipment such as skid steers and single axle dump trucks.
• Operates chainsaws, brushsaws and other higher risk equipment.
• Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operations.

All positions will require you to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, up to 40 hours per week. Maintenance staff must be able to perform physical duties outdoors in all weather conditions.

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.

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

Education and Experience

Park Maintenance Worker – Maintenance Service Worker 1
• Some high school education or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education.

Park Maintenance Crew Lead – Maintenance Service Worker 3
• Some high school education or related training, plus two years of related experience or directly related experience based on one year of experience for one year of education and some supervision experience.

Additional Assets to be successful in either role:

• 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.
• Chainsaw certification and Skid Steer certification.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.
• Experience working within a campground setting.

Terms of Employment:

For the Park Maintenance Worker role: (up to 22 positions).
• Mid April or early May start to early or late September end date.

For the Park Maintenance Crew Lead role: (up to 5 positions).
• Early April start date to mid or late October end date.

Notes:

• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
• Final Candidates will be required to provide a standard 3-year Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement. Depending on location, may require a 5-year commercial Driver’s Abstract.
• 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 (late April/early May).
• Staff housing may be available in Aspen Beach Provincial Park, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, and Red Lodge Provincial Park.

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).

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. Please visit Recruitment Principles 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.


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].