Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker

Overview

Job Title : Park Maintenance Crew Lead and Park Maintenance Worker.

Job Requisition ID : 78995.

Ministry : Forestry and Parks.

Location : Various Locations – Whitecourt, Edson.

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 : Maintenance Service Worker 1, Maintenance Service Worker 3.

Salary and Benefits

Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) – Park Maintenance Worker 1 : $23.11 - $26.00 per hour.

Maintenance Service Worker 3 (MSW3) – Park Maintenance Crew Lead : $26.18 - $32.08 per hour.

In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.6% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave : 5.6 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.

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer 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 about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit our website at : https : / / www.alberta.ca / forestry-and-parks. For more information on Park locations visit : https : / / albertaparks.ca / .

Whitecourt : https : / / albertaparks.ca / parks / central / carson-pegasus-pp / ; Edson : https : / / albertaparks.ca / parks / central / minnow-lake-pra / .

Role Responsibilities

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to improving a visitor’s experience when visitors come to visit 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 any one of the listed Alberta Provincial Parks and Recreation Area locations within the Yellowhead Management Area.

We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized, responsible Park Maintenance Workers for the 2026 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.

Whitecourt – Carson Pegasus Provincial Park

• 1 Park Maintenance Crew Lead (MSW3)
• 5 Park Maintenance Workers (MSW1)

Edson – Wolf Lake West Provincial Recreation Area / Minnow Lake Provincial Recreation Area

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

Continued role responsibilities and duties are available via the provided job description links.

Role Excellence and Competencies

APS Competencies are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. This link will assist with understanding competencies : https : / / www.alberta.ca / system / files / custom_downloaded_images / psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf. Competencies include Agility, Build Collaborative Environments, Systems Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Develop Self and Others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience required :

Park Maintenance Worker – Maintenance Service Worker 1

Park Maintenance Crew Lead – Maintenance Service Worker 3

Additional Requirements

Additional Assets To Be Successful In Either Role

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 and Terms of Employment

Terms Of Employment :

For the Park Maintenance Worker roles : Late April start date to September end date.

For The Park Maintenance Crew Lead Role : April start date to October end date.

For All Positions : Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work. A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required. Final candidates will be required to provide an acceptable 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement (will be reimbursed). Prior to hire, recognized current intermediate Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C" / AED Certificate will be required for all positions. 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.

Maintenance Workers may encounter emotionally challenging situations and must be prepared to manage these with composure, sound judgment, and effective communication. Support resources are available through our employee assistance programs. Initial costs for required documents / checks are the candidate’s responsibility, though some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed. Out-of-province applicants can obtain required documents / checks from their current province.

Continued Notes : Instructions for your resume, What We Offer, Resources For Applicants, How To Apply, and Closing Statement are provided in the original posting. Candidates should apply online at the provided resources. IQAS evaluation is recommended for foreign credentials.

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