South - Caretaker - Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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Position:	Caretaker
Classification:	Caretaking Services 1
Type:	Seasonal (36.25 hours/week)
Location:	Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Rate of Pay:	$23.02- $24.39 per hour
Closing Date:	May 1, 2023
Competition #:	37536

Responsibilities

Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi, Canada’s twentieth UNESCO World Heritage Site, is rich in cultural and natural heritage. The provincial park protects the unique badlands landscape, and the Milk River that meanders through the Park. As one of Alberta Parks premiere attractions, Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai’pi is treasured and enjoyed every year by visitors of all ages.

Our Caretaking team strives to maintain Alberta Parks’ high standards of customer service and safety. Caretakers are highly motivated and well-organized individuals who enjoy working in an outdoor environment.

Caretaking staff are responsible for:

Daily cleaning of all park buildings, facilities and amenities within the park; including disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, washing and filling necessities
Cleaning of cabin units between guests
Collection and disposal of garbage & recycling and minor maintenance of bins
Regular inspections and upkeep of fleet vehicles
Upkeep and inspection of work spaces
Occupational Health & Safety awareness and compliance
Supporting the broader park team to provide a high-level of visitor services

Qualifications

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Some high school education; equivalencies considered
6 months of directly related experience (janitorial, house-cleaning/house-keeping, custodial, caretaking)

Additional Requirements:

Experience using Microsoft Office, Email and Internet
Current WHIMIS Certificate
Valid Class 5 license (or equivalent); unrestricted or GDL
5-year Driver’s Abstract issued within 30 days of your application submission; with no more than 8 demerits (4 demerits for a GDL)
Defensive driving course required prior to commencement
Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR-Level C Certificate
Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks and in extreme heat conditions
Criminal Record check may be required prior to commencement

Assets

Off-highway vehicle and small equipment experience
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience in the hospitality or janitorial cleaning
Knowledge of Writing-on-Stone, local area and services, other local Provincial Parks, and local/provincial tourism opportunities

Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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: You have the ability to assess and identify needs and prioritize tasks.
Creative Problem Solving and Judgement: You have the ability to resolve issues by looking at problems, look at potential solutions to act upon immediately for visitor and staff safety to ensure positive visitor experiences.
Drive for Results: You have the ability to hold self and others responsible for achieving results and agreed upon targets while maximizing resources to maintain Parks properties and operations.

Terms of Employment

Fulfill seasonal contract to start in early April, May, June until end of September, dependent on operational needs
Based on a work week of up to 36.25 hours per week, 7.25 hours per day
Evening and weekend work will be required; premium is paid for these shifts
Positions requires outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, including working in the extreme heat on hot summer days

Notes

About Your Work Environment:

Caretakers work in an outdoor setting, during all kinds of weather. They must have the ability to carry out physically demanding tasks in all conditions, including in extreme heat
Candidates are required to have their own reliable transportation, as there is no public transit to or near the Park
Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park is located 30 minutes from the nearest community
Candidates must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays
On-site fully furnished, shared accommodations are available for rent
Training sessions at the beginning of employment are mandatory
Those selected for an interview will need to supply three references, preferably work related

Shift premiums for evenings and weekend include:

$3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays
$2.75 per hour for evenings

How to Apply

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found

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)

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Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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