Bow Valley Trails Specialist - Jobs in Bow Valley Provincial Park, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 35671Ministry: Forestry, Parks and TourismLocation: Bow Valley Provincial ParkFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 40 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: December 18, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 04B 4000 Maintenance Service Worker 2About UsWe support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.RoleAre you looking for an opportunity to work in the outdoors and doing hands-on work to build and maintain trails in the Kananaskis Improvement District Then please consider this exciting opportunity within Alberta Parks Operations.This position reports to the Bow Valley Trails Supervisor and supports the ongoing operation and maintenance of trails and backcountry campgrounds.Primary areas of responsibility include trail maintenance and construction, removal of fallen and dangerous trees, work with helicopters to transport equipment and materials to the site, operation of snow grooming equipment, submitting trail reports, equipment maintenance, building of trail structures such as bridges, and signage installation.Key job duties include:

• Mechanized winter ski and fat bike trail grooming
• Summer multi-use trail maintenance with various tools
• Servicing backcounty campgrounds and washrooms
• Operating a variety of equipment such as snowmobiles, snowcats, dumptrucks, skid steer loaders, atvs, and excavators
• Following OH&S protocols to ensure a safe working environment
• Interacting with the public and volunteers on the trails
• Administrative duties such as trail, grooming, and incident reports

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Some high school education and one year related experience

Additional Requirements:

• Class 5 or equivalent Driver’s License

Assets:

• Class 3 or Class 1 Driver’s License
• Ability to effectively operate a wide variety of machinery, equipment, and hand tools (chain saw, brush saw, wood chipper and log splitter) confidently and safely; able to follow operations manuals; complete routine maintenance as required
• Experience in trail maintenance and construction
• Ability to travel safely in an outdoor environment in all kinds of weather and conditions including night time shifts
• Wilderness safety and how to deal with wildlife encounters
• Wilderness First Aid training
• Good administrative skills – ability to work on a computer, complete timesheets and meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
• Ability to provide great customer service when interacting with public on the trails

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:Competencies relevant to this role include:Building Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.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.Creative Problem Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.Salary$1,842.63 - $2,233.62 biweekly ( $48,092 to $58,297/year)Shift premiums are available for weekend and evening shifts.NotesTerms of Employment:

• This position is based on a Monday – Friday, 40 hour compressed work week with alternating Fridays as a day of rest in the summer and a modified 4-day work week including shift work during the winter.

What the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:

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• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
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How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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.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)Closing StatementThis 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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Christina Tataryn at Christina.Tataryn@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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