Park Maintenance Workers - Fort McMurray

Government of Alberta -
Fort McMurray, AB

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Permanent

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Maintenance
First Aid Certification
Power tools
Communication skills
AED Certification

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Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 78464
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Fort McMurray District - Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary – Wage, Seasonal
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 1 and 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

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

Wage employees may be entitled to the Fort McMurray Allowance of $478.18 bi-weekly.

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:

For more information on Park locations visit:

Fort McMurray District is a part of the North Region. One of the larger communities of near Gregoire Lake is Fort McMurray and Anzac, Alberta. This district includes:

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Hangingstone Provincial Recreation Area
Crow Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Role 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 Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray District:

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park

o 1 Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2)
o 1 Equipment Operator (MSW2)
o 9 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.
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.
Completing administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses.

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Continued Role Responsibilities

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.
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.

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All positions will require you to work various shifts including evenings, 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:

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.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 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.

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Notes

Terms of Employment:

For Park Maintenance Worker 1 (MSW1) role: (up to 9 positions):

Position terms vary depending on candidate availability and operational needs from May 2026 to early / late September or October 2026

For Park Maintenance Worker 2 (MSW2) role: (1 position):

Position term from late April 2026 untill end of September 2026

For Equipment Operator (MSW2) role: (1 position):

Position term from mid-May / June 2026 untill mid-September 2026

For all positions:

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 5yr Commercial Driver’s Abstract.
Recognized 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.
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.

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.

Continued Notes

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).

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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.

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 [email protected].

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