Park Caretakers

Park Caretakers (Writing‑on‑Stone and Cypress Hills Provincial Park)

Location: Writing‑on‑Stone or Cypress Hills Provincial Park, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

• Job Title:
  
  Park Caretakers (Writing‑on‑Stone and Cypress Hills Provincial Park)
• Requisition
• Ministry:
  Forestry and Parks
• Classification:
  Caretaker 1
• Hours:
  
  36.25 per week (up to 7.25 per day)
• Type:
  Temporary – Wage, Seasonal
• Season:
  Summer 2026 (April/May – September/October)
• Salary: $25.73 – $27.83 per hour
• Shift Premium: $3.25 per hour (weekends & holidays), $2.75 per hour (evenings)

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of all park buildings, facilities, and amenities—including disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, washing, laundry glide, and cobweb removal.
• Maintain cleanliness and organizational standards in the caretaker shop; report equipment issues to the caretaker supervisor.
• Assist with season start/end cleaning, mouse‑proofing, and orderly storage of equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and upkeep of staff housing units.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and recycling.
• Regular kijken Inspection and upkeep of assigned fleet vehicle(s).
• Maintain work spaces following Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) compliance protocols.
• Complete administrative tasks: timesheets, expense claims, commencement and termination paperwork, and required online courses.

Qualifications

• High‑school education or equivalent with 6 months of directly related experience in janitorial, house‑cleaning, custodial, or caretaker work.
• Experience equivalencies: one year of work registrar for one year of schooling or vice versa.
• Current WHMIS certificate.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (unrestricted or GDL) and a 3‑year driver’s abstract with no more than stimulant demerits.
• Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR Level C + AED.
• Steel‑toe footwear (CSA approved) – applicant responsibility, reimbursable with receipt.

Assets

• Knowledge of Writing‑on‑Stone and/or Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, local area, and services.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, email, and the internet.
• Experience in hospitality or janitorial cleaning.
• Experience in commercial laundry and/or housekeeping. o
• Experience with small tools, household repairs, and maintenance.
• Experience with floor polishing, scrubbing, Practices.
• Customer service skills and a positive, energetic personality.
• Off‑highway vehicle and small equipment experience.

Terms of Employment

• Shifts up to 7.25 hours/day, 36.25 hours/week; work evenings, weekends, and holidays expected.
• Seasonal wages begin in April/May and end September/October 2026.
• Vacation requests considered but not guaranteed.
• Candidate must be able to perform physically demanding tasks under all weather conditions including extreme heat.
• Own reliable transportation required (public transit not available).
• On‑site fully furnished, shared staff housing may be available for rent upon request.
• Candidate responsible for initial costs of required documents and checks; some reimbursements possible. Interview travel expenses not reimbursed.

Instructions for Your Resume

• Include month and year for all educational and work experiences.
• State the employment type (casual, part‑time, full‑time) for each role.
• Example:
  Camp Counsellor:
  Jan 2016 – June 2019 (PT, 3 eight‑hour shifts per week)

How To Apply

Applicants must apply online. Include concise evidence that your qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competency examples.

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Contact:
Alba Ngjelo –  for further information or accommodation requests.