Park Maintenance Workers - Grande Prairie
Alberta, Government of
3 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Canada
Responsibilities
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.
We are currently looking to hire Park Maintenance Workers for the following Provincial Parks in the 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
As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to
:
• 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 job description for this position (MSW1).
Continued Role Responsibilities
As the Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2), primary duties include assisting with and performing MSW1 duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as
:
• 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.
• Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operating.
Please click on this
link
to view the job description for this position (MSW2).
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 number of hours worked. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any time of weather conditions, rain or shine.
APS 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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
.
Competencies relevant to Maintenance Worker positions include:
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 to be successful in any of the roles
:
• 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
.
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.
We are currently looking to hire Park Maintenance Workers for the following Provincial Parks in the 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
As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to
:
• 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 job description for this position (MSW1).
Continued Role Responsibilities
As the Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2), primary duties include assisting with and performing MSW1 duties in addition to some front-line administrative and supervisory tasks such as
:
• 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.
• Assists with water and wastewater system start-up/shut down and operating.
Please click on this
link
to view the job description for this position (MSW2).
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 number of hours worked. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any time of weather conditions, rain or shine.
APS 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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
.
Competencies relevant to Maintenance Worker positions include:
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 to be successful in any of the roles
:
• 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
.