Park Maintenance Workers - Grande Prairie

Job Information

Job Title: Park Maintenance Workers – Grande Prairie

Job Requisition ID: 79027

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Location: Saskatoon Island, O’Brien, Two Lakes, Young’s Point, Williamson, Moonshine Lake, Historic Dunvegan Provincial Parks, Musreau Lake, Saskatoon Mountain, Simonette River, Waskahigan River & Jack Bird Pond Provincial Recreational Areas

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 2

Salary:

• Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) – Park Maintenance Worker 1: $23.11 – $26.00 per hour
• Maintenance Service Worker 2 (MSW2) – Park Maintenance Worker 2: $24.80 – $30.36 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

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 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 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/.

About the Role

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to caring for Alberta Park’s facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team in the Grande Prairie District. We are looking for highly motivated, well‑organized, responsible Maintenance Service Workers for the 2026 summer operating season.

Individuals will be part of a team accountable for providing regular maintenance and operational duties that support the day‑use areas, campgrounds, facilities and trail systems.

Park Locations (Grande Prairie District)

• Saskatoon Island PP
• O’Brien PP
• Two Lakes PP
• Young’s Point PP
• Williamson PP
• Moonshine Lake PP
• Historic Dunvegan PP
• Musreau Lake PRA
• Saskatoon Mountain PRA
• Simonette River PRA
• Waskahigan River PRA
• Jack Bird Pond PRA

Park Maintenance Service Worker 1 (MSW1) – Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.
• Lawn maintenance and minor repairs of facilities.
• Performing routine custodial and cleaning duties of park facilities.
• Responding to in‑person requests for information on area amenities and park conditions as needed.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on infrastructure, vehicles and equipment.
• Completing trail and signage projects.
• Reporting all maintenance concerns accordingly.
• Being familiar with and practicing all pertinent Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies, procedures and protocols as well as the Facility Emergency Response Plan and protocols.

Please click on this link to view the full job description for the MSW1 position.

Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2) – Primary Duties

• Assisting with and performing MSW1 duties.
• Conducting trail maintenance projects.
• Maintaining roads and parking lot areas.
• Assisting with playground routine inspections and maintenance.
• Installing and removing docks, maintaining beaches.
• Operating heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, garbage trucks, etc.
• Operating chainsaws, brush saws and other higher‑risk equipment.
• Assisting with water and wastewater system start‑up/shut‑down and operating.

Please click on this link to view the full job description for the MSW2 position.

All positions will require you to work various shifts including 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 weather condition, rain or shine.

Competencies

We encourage you to understand 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• 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 required

Park Maintenance Worker 1 (Maintenance Service Worker 1)

• Some high school education.
• Equivalency: Directly related experience considered on the basis of 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Park Maintenance Worker 2 (Maintenance Service Worker 2)

• Some high school education and 1 year of related experience.
• 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

• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate.

Additional Assets for Success

• 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.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate the above assets in their resume or cover letter.

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.

Terms of Employment

• Position start/end dates vary (late April – late September 2026), depending on operational and specific Park needs and closing dates.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent will be required.
• Final Candidates may be required to provide an acceptable 5‑yr Commercial Driver’s Abstract.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C"/AED Certificate will be required.
• 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 2026).
• Shared staff housing may be available.

In your Cover Letter and during the online application process, please indicate your position preference.

Maintenance Workers may encounter emotionally challenging situations, participate in conflict resolution, interact with irritated or difficult visitors or provide support during emergencies events or incidents. Applicants should be prepared to manage these circumstances with composure, sound judgment, and effective communication skills. Support resources are available through our employee assistance programs.

Any initial costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted will be the responsibility of the candidate. However, some reimbursements may occur. Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Out‑of‑province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for Your Resume

• Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience – we are unable to assess resumes without this information.
• Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part‑time or full‑time.
• Example: Camp Counsellor: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight‑hour shifts per week).

What We Offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work‑life balance.
• Mentorship Programs.

Resources for Applicants

• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

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 https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part‑time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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) (https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

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 Alba.Ngjelo@gov.ab.ca.