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Park Caretakers (Writing-on-Stone and Cypress Hills Provincial Park) - Cypress H

Government of Alberta

Cypress H, Alberta

Park Caretakers (Writing-on-Stone and Cypress Hills Provincial Park) - Cypress H

Government of Alberta

Cypress H, Alberta
 
Salary: Caretaker 1 (CT1) $23.37 - $24.76 per hour
 
County: 39
 

Job Information
Job Title: Park Caretakers (Writing-on-Stone and Cypress Hills Provincial Park)
Job Requisition ID: 66263
Ministry: Forestry and Parks 
Location: Writing-on-Stone or Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Full or Part-Time: Full-time 
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Seasonal, Wage
Scope: Open
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found

Classification and Salary: Caretaker 1 (CT1) $23.37 - $24.76 per hour

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 
  • $2.75 per hour for evenings 


About Us

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 about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is a unique landscape that contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for campers and day users alike and overlaps the Alberta and Saskatchewan borders. The Cypress Hills District is located 65km South of Medicine Hat and covers approximately 200 sq km of provincial park. The district includes Red Rock Coulee, Michelle Reservoir. The focal point is the Elkwater Townsite with 300 cottages, 10 campgrounds, 5 group camps and front & backcountry comfort camping.

Writing-on-Stone/ Aisinai’pi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.  This unique site in the Canadian Badlands protects a vast collection of ancient pictographs and petroglyphs created by Blackfoot and other First Nations groups.The awe-inspiring badlands setting is a rugged, yet fragile location that is home to numerous species at risk.Aisinai’pi promotes a living culture landscape and works to provide authentic stories and interpretation to visitors from around the world.

Role Responsibilities

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park/ Aisinai’pi are both looking for Caretakers for the 2025 Summer season.

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? If so, apply today!

We are looking to hire Caretakers for the 2025 summer season:

  • Cypress Hills – 6 positions
  • Writing-on-Stone – 3 positions


About Your Work Environment 

  • 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 the Parks
  • Candidates must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • On-site fully furnished, shared accommodations may be available for rent upon request


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
  • Assist with start / end of season cleaning of the accommodation units mouse proofing living spaces and proper equipment storage
  • Complete minor maintenance repairs and upkeep of these facilities
  • Collection and disposal of garbage & recycling
  • Regular inspections and upkeep of assigned fleet vehicle/s
  • Responsible for the upkeep and inspection of workspaces following Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) compliance protocols
  • Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and online courses


Please click on this link to view the job description for Caretaker 1.

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.

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.


 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Caretaking Service Worker 1 (CT1) – Caretaker

  • Some high school education plus 6 months of directly related experience (janitorial, house-cleaning/housekeeping, custodial, caretaking); equivalencies will be considered.


Additional requirements include:

  • Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR Level C + AED is required
  • Valid Class 5 license (or equivalent); unrestricted or GDL 
  • 3-year Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission, with no more than 6 demerits 
  • CSA approved steel toe footwear is required at the responsibility of the applicant (reimbursable with receipt)


Assets:

  • Knowledge of Writing-on-Stone and/or Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, local area and services, other local Provincial Parks, and local/provincial tourism opportunities and services
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, email, and internet
  • 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 
  • WHIMS 2015 Certification


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.


 

Notes

Terms of Employment

  • These are 36.25 hour positions that will require you to also work evenings, weekends, and holidays; shifts are up to 7.25 hours per day 
  • Valid Class 5 license (or equivalent); unrestricted or GDL 
  • 3-year Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission, with no more than 6 demerits. 
  • Seasonal wage opportunities starting April / May and end in September / October 2025
  • Vacation requests will be considered but not guaranteed.

Notes

  • Those selected for an interview will need to supply three work related references.
  • In your resume, please indicate the month, year and date ranges of your education and experience, and if the experience was contract, part time, or full time.
    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 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require dissability related 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

Mohammad.Haidar@gov.ab.ca

About Government of Alberta

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.

Learn more about careers with the Government of Alberta.