Job Title: Park Maintenance Workers - Lakeland Ministry: Forestry and Parks Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – Wage, Seasonal Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 1 and Maintenance Service Worker 2 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 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 a broad range of nature‑based outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit our website at: One of the larger communities of the area is Lac La Biche, Alberta.

If you enjoy working outside and are committed to caring for Alberta Park’s facilities and campgrounds, come join our Maintenance Team in the Lakeland 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‑to‑day operation of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area, Pinehurst Lake Campground and surrounding campgrounds, day use areas, facilities and trail systems.

We are currently looking to hire: ~2 Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2) ~13 Park Maintenance Workers 1 (MSW1) As a Park Maintenance Service Worker (MSW1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:



Lawn maintenance and minor repairs of facilities. Performing routine custodial and cleaning duties of park facilities. 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.

Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses. As a 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. 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.

All positions will require you to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. You must have good physical stamina to be able to perform manual duties outdoors and in any time of weather conditions, rain or shine.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

Competencies relevant to Maintenance Worker positions include:



Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

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Worker 1 – (Maintenance Service Worker 1) Park Maintenance Worker 2 – (Maintenance Service Worker 2) Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent and Driver’s Abstract. Final candidates may be required to provide an acceptable 5 year Commercial Driver’s Abstract.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information

System (WHMIS) certificate.

Additional

Assets to be successful in any of the roles : good working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and safety of small equipment. 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. Shared staff housing may be available.

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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.

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.

Camp Counsellor: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight‑hour shifts per week). Working for the Alberta Public Service – Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - Candidates are required to apply for a job online. 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;

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