JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 72786
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Kananaskis Improvement District
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 29, 2025
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 2
Salary: $2,063.66 to $2,501.55 bi-weekly ($53,861 - $65,290/year)
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 on Park locations visit:
Kananaskis County, located in and adjacent to the Rocky Mountains, stretches from the continental divide in the west to the foothills west of Calgary and from Canmore and the Bow Valley in the north to the Highwood River and areas southwest of Longview.
We manage and protect Alberta’s forest resources through effective and efficient wildfire management, sustainable forest management, and maintenance of the health of Alberta’s forests.
Responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving and managing our public lands and provincial parks. Please see

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: High school education in a related field (i.e. carpentry, landscaping or outdoor education) and at least 1 year of related experience.
Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Special Requirement: Physically able to perform the manual duties found in the position assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with trail maintenance in both summer and winter settings.
• Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Safety, or Snow Science certifications.
• Familiarity with mountainous and remote work environments.

Assets:

• Carpentry, landscaping, or logging experience.
• Equipment operation (e.g., snowcats, excavators, chainsaws).
• Helicopter long-line or overhead crane operation.
• Small engine or automotive mechanical skills.
• Understanding of recreational trails.
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort level in dealing with difficult customer interactions or complaints.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

As a Trails Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing trails and backcountry campgrounds across Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks. You will also support trail operations in other areas of the Kananaskis Region as needed.
This is a hands on, field-based role that combines technical trail work, equipment operation, public engagement and stewardship.
Key Responsibilities: