UPDATED - 3 Streams - Anticipatory Maintenance Worker II Parks Canada - Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit - Asset Management Selection process number
2026-PKS-LLYK-EA-047
Location
Radium Hot Springs, BC or Field, BC or Lake Louise, AB depending on the position being filled
Employment tenure
Term, Acting or Assignment-at-level, depending on status of the selected candidate
Salary
$27.30 to $29.69 per hour-(under review)
Who can apply
All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada .
Duties
Maintenance Worker II - General Maintenance Crew
Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, roads and facilities maintenance in all seasons; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and repair requirements for Parks Canada Agency.
Maintenance Worker II - Winter Track Setter
Responsible for winter Track setting Activities / Trail Prep & grooming, Snowmobile operation, trailering tasks.
Maintenance Worker II - Trail Crew
Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support backcountry trail and infrastructure maintenance and construction; and other general maintenance and repair requirements for Parks Canada Agency.
Work environment
Our dedicated, multidisciplinary teams work together to maintain and improve our unique infrastructure to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, conservation of built heritage, and great visitor experiences.
Work-life balance
Paid vacation and leave
Pension and retirement benefits (depending on the position being filled)
Health and dental perks (depending on the position being filled)
Training and professional development
Working in beautiful locations
Transfer and promotion opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplaces
Contribution to public service
Intent of the process
The results of this process will be used to fill anticipatory term vacancies and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Maintenance Worker II, GL MAN 03 group and level, in the same, or other, areas within the Parks Canada Agency with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate. The work location will be one of the following: Lake Louise, AB, Yoho National Park BC or Radium Hot Springs, BC depending on the position being filled.
We have the following anticipated positions available:
Maintenance Worker II (Anticipatory Maintenance Crew)




Maintenance Worker II (Anticipatory Trail Crew – Summer 2027)
Maintenance Worker II (Anticipatory Winter Track setter – Winter 2026-2027)
Conditions of employment Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance. Learn more about Security Screening (https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security).
Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s licence or provincial equivalent.
Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks.
Possession and maintenance of a wilderness first aid certificate (only for Stream 2 - Trail Crew).
Operational Requirements Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and personal protective equipment.
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and / or statutory holidays and provincial / territorial holidays.
Willingness to assist in forest fire suppression, including stand-by and extra duty.
Extensive physical effort required to work for prolonged periods of time.
Willingness to obtain and maintain valid chainsaw certification (only for Stream 2 - Trail Crew).
You need (essential for the job) Failure to clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the Education and Experience factors found in the Statement of Qualifications may result in the rejection of your application.
EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards or acceptable combination of education, experience and training.
EXPERIENCE (3 STREAMS)
Experience planning and carrying out construction and/or maintenance tasks in a team environment.
EXPERIENCE (STREAM 1 – General Maintenance Crew)
Experience performing general maintenance tasks as they relate to: groundskeeping, road maintenance and basic carpentry.
Experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used for grounds and maintenance activities, including snow removal equipment (e.g., skid steers and tractors), mini excavators, lawn tractors, mowers, chainsaws, trailers, and/or backhoes.
EXPERIENCE (STREAM 2 – Trail Crew)
Experience in overnight backcountry travel by foot, in mountainous settings.
EXPERIENCE (STREAM 3 – Winter Track Setter)
Experience operating snowmobiles and/or all-terrain vehicles.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE (3 STREAMS)
Knowledge of general construction methods and safe work practices associated with hand and power tools.
KNOWLEDGE (STREAM 1 - General Maintenance Crew)




Knowledge of safe work practices associated with the operation of light mechanized equipment, trailering and regular maintenance procedures.
ABILITIES (3 STREAMS)
Ability to work within, and contribute to, a team environment.
Ability to identify problems, conduct basic inspections, identify required repair and maintenance, plan and implement appropriate remediation.
Ability to identify hazards and take action to ensure safe environment.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY (3 STREAMS)
Demonstrates integrity
Makes things happen
Exercises sound judgement
Take responsibility
Language requirements (essential for the job) May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessing or determining right fit for this selection process.
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (STREAMS 1 & 3 – General Maintenance Crew & Winter Track Setter)
Valid chainsaw certification
ASSET EXPERIENCE (3 STREAMS)
Carpentry experience as it relates to construction
ASSET EXPERIENCE (STREAM 1 – General Maintenance Crew)
Experience with labouring tasks associated with general grounds/road maintenance
ASSET EXPERIENCE (STREAM 2 – Trail Crew)
Experience working around and with helicopters
Experience working around and with horses
Experience building and maintaining trails and trail/campground infrastructure
ASSET EXPERIENCE (STREAMS 2 & 3 – Trail Crew & Winter Track Setter)
Experience using chainsaws in a professional environment
Experience developing and maintaining cross country ski trails
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact Name: Jeremy McAndrew, Maintenance Coordinator - Backcountry Trails (For Trail Crew and Winter Track Setter positions)
Email address: [email protected]
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Name: Jason Botterill, Technical Services Coordinator II (For General Maintenance positions)
Email address: [email protected]
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📌 3 Streams - Anticipatory Maintenance Worker II (British Columbia)
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