Recreation Technician

Job Information

• Job Title:
  
  Recreation Technician
• Job Requisition
• Ministry:
  Forestry and Parks
• Location:
  
  Blairmore, Calgary, Nordegg
• Full or Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
• Permanent/Temporary:
  Temporary Seasonal Summer – up to 6 months
• Scope:
  Open Competition
• Closing Date:
  February 13, 2026
• Classification:
  Natural Resources 3
• Salary: $25.07 to $31.72 hourly

Forestry and Parks is responsible for managing our forests, public lands and provincial parks. Our Ministry accountabilities include:

• Growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector
• Protecting Alberta’s forests from wildfire
• Preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans
• Enabling access to public lands for recreation and purposes while prioritizing conservation
• Managing public lands and balancing sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers

Within the Ministry, Land Operations Division delivers an integrated approach to the management of provincial Crown Land. The work of the Division reflects the full range of users of the province’s Crown land, including conservation, recreation, tourism, energy, forestry, agriculture and traditional land uses.

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit

Reporting directly to the local Field Supervisor, the Recreation Technician plays a critical role in preserving public safety, protecting environmental resources, and maintaining recreation infrastructure. The position supports safe and sustainable recreational experiences on Public Land through regular inspections and infrastructure repairs. The role is field-based and a Recreation Technician must be physically fit, able to hike long distances, carry loads of up to 25 kg, and work comfortably in remote locations under all weather conditions.

The position may also require extended periods of up to four days or more working from remote field camps.

• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, and protocols (e.g., daily hazard assessments, vehicle/equipment inspections)
• Assist with the construction, installation, or maintenance of recreation infrastructure such as trails, bridges, boardwalks, culverts, signs and kiosks
• Collect data, capture geospatial information, and conduct inspections of recreation sites and trails
• Communicate information to the public and other stakeholders on recreation access, responsible use of Public Land, and rules related to Public Land Use Zones
• Operate power tools and heavy equipment (e.g., chainsaws, brush saws, tractors, skid steers, and excavators)
• Operate off-highway vehicles (OHV) such as quads and side‑by‑side
• Load trailers and haul material, equipment, OHVs, or heavy equipment to site
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment
• Clean up garbage, remove structures, or abandoned trailers and vehicles

• Blairmore:
  Livingstone and Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zones
• Calgary:
  Kananaskis Country and Ghost Public Land Use Zones
• Nordegg:
  David Thompson Country and Bighorn Backcountry Public Land Use Zones

• Agility:
  Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Creative Problem Solving:
  Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Drive for Results:
  Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• A completed high school diploma plus up to 12 months of related experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered on a one‑for‑one basis.

Additional Requirements

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED certification
• Current Defensive Driving Certificate
• Physically fit and able to safely carry up to 25 kg

Related Experience

• Outdoor recreation, resource management, or environmental studies
• Trail building, landscaping, carpentry and/or…