Job Information
Job Title: Park Caretakers and Caretaker Supervisors
Job Requisition ID: 65567
Ministry: Forestry and Parks (CA34)
Location: Dinosaur and Kinbrook Island Provincial Parks
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Seasonal, Wage
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 20, 2025
Classification and Salary:
Caretaker 1 (CT1) $23.37 - $24.76 per hour
Caretaker 2 (CT2) $24.76 - $27.30 per hour
For all roles:
In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:
• 5.2 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
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
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 on Park locations visit: https://albertaparks.ca/
Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site is rich in cultural and natural heritage. The provincial park protects the unique badlands landscape and the Red Deer River that meanders through the Park. As one of Alberta’s premiere park attractions, Dinosaur Provincial Park is treasured and enjoyed every year by many visitors of all ages.
Kinbrook Island Provincial Park is also a very popular destination for camping and outdoor recreation. The lake, beach area, surrounding marshes and large campground provide many outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, hiking, bird watching and more.
Our Caretaking team strives to maintain Alberta Parks’ high standards of customer service and safety. Are you looking for a summer job working in the outdoors? Are you willing to perform Caretaking duties and / or assume a leadership role as Caretaker Supervisor? If so, apply today!
We are looking to Hire for the 2024 summer season:
• Caretaking Services Supervisor (CT2) at Dinosaur Provincial Park
• Caretaking Services Supervisor (CT2) at Kinbrook Island Park
• Caretaking Service Workers (CT1) at Dinosaur Provincial Park
About Your Work Environment:
• Caretaker Workers and Supervisors work in an outdoor setting and in all types of weather conditions. Candidates must have the ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, including extreme heat
• Candidates are required to have their own reliable transportation, as there is no public transit to or near Dinosaur or Kinbrook Island Provincial Parks
• Candidates must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• On-site fully furnished, shared accommodations may be available for rent
As a Caretaking Service worker 1 (CT1), duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Daily cleaning of all park buildings, facilities, and amenities within the park; including (but not limited to) disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, washing, laundry, cobweb removal, and filling necessities; facilities also include vault toilets (outhouses), shower and washroom facilities, and accommodation facilities
• Maintain cleanliness in the caretaking shop; report any equipment issues to the Caretaking Supervisor
• Set up comfort camping facilities at the start of the season and take down comfort camping facilities at the end of the season as directed by Caretaking Supervisor; assist to keep the comfort camping equipment storage organized
• Assist with start / end of season cleaning of the accommodation units – mouseproofing living spaces and proper equipment storage
• Complete minor maintenance repairs and upkeep of these facilities
• Clean Comfort Camping units at checkout and be responsible for all cleaning/sanitization duties associated with the Conference Centre and accommodation facilities (Dinosaur Provincial Park Only)
• Collection and disposal of garbage & recycling
• Regular inspections and upkeep of assigned fleet vehicle/s
• Responsible for the upkeep and inspection of work spaces following Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) compliance protocols
• Complete all mandatory Government of Alberta online training courses
• Complete all SiteDocs training requirements as well as daily SiteDocs vehicle inspections
• Complete Performance Agreement (beginning, mid-season, & end of season)
As a Caretaker Supervisor (CT2), you will supervise, lead and work alongside the Caretakers (CT1 staff)staff to ensure clean and safe facilities for Park visitors to have a positive experience while in the Park.
In addition to being able to assist and complete the above CT1 duties, you will be responsible for some supervisory and administrative related duties:
• Ensure Caretakers receive appropriate training to perform cleaning duties, how to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), how to follow Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines, proper chemical use, WHMIS, and are informed of Government of Alberta policies and procedures
• Ensure that staff complete Government of Alberta mandatory online courses
• Ensure that staff complete all SiteDocs training as well as daily SiteDocs vehicle inspections.
• Empower Caretakers to be independent in their roles by setting clear expectations and processes for decision-making; provide ongoing support through regular check-ins on progress, one-on-one training, and follow up with Visitor Services Supervisor; complete performance evaluations; provide constructive feedback
• Create and foster an inclusive, positive work environment for all staff and visitors; maintain open comunciations
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks of the team and ensure daily procedures are followed
• Manage day-to-day schedule changes; review staff timesheets for accuracy prior to submission
• Responsible for inventory and supply management of required cleaning chemicals, consumables, PPE, staff uniforms, staff keys and any other items as per location supplies
• Ensure that staff complete their Performance Agreements. Meet with them at mid-season as well as end of season to review and complete the Performance Agreement prior to end of season.
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.
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
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Education and Experience
Caretaking Service Worker 1 (CT1) – Caretaker
• Some high school education plus 6 months of directly related experience (janitorial, house-cleaning/house-keeping, custodial, caretaking); equivalencies will be considered
Caretaking Supervisor (CT2) – Caretaker Supervisor
• Some high school education plus 2 years of experience related to janitorial or caretaking services or supervision of staff
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.
Additional requirements include:
• Current WHIMIS Certificate required upon commencement
• Valid Class 5 license (or equivalent); unrestricted or GDL
• 5-year Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of you application submission, with no more than 8 demerits (4 demerits for a GDL)
• Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR Level C + AED is required for Caretaking Supervisor (CT2) position only required upon commencement
• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks and in extreme weather conditions (including extreme heat)
Assets:
• Knowledge of Dinosaur Provincial Park, local area and services, other local Provincial Parks, and local/provincial tourism opportunities and services
• Experience using Microsoft Office, email and internet
• Previous supervisory and / or administrative experience
• Experience in the hospitality or janitorial cleaning
• Experience in commercial laundry and/or house keeping
• Experience with small tools, household repairs and maintenance
• Experience with floor polishing/scrubbing/buffing equipment
• Customer service skills
• Positive and energetic personality that enjoys engaging with visitors
• Off-highway vehicle and small equipment experience
Terms of Employment
• These are 36.25 hour/week positions that will require you to also work evenings, weekends and holidays
NOTE: In your resume:
• Include date ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience
• Indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT)
• Example: Legal Assistant: Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT 3 eight hour shifts per week)
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.
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.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.