Kananaskis East Maintenance Supervisor — Government of Alberta, Calgary Full Time

What does it actually take to look after the buildings, trails and facilities across Alberta’s Kananaskis East parks? A supervisor who can lead a small team, keep the boilers and water systems running, manage contractors, and still get the paperwork right. The Government of Alberta is hiring exactly that person — here are the answers to the questions most applicants ask first.

Quick job overview

About the employer

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations, and its Ministry of Forestry and Parks looks after Alberta’s provincial parks. Provincial parks conserve natural landscapes and wildlife habitat while offering nature-based outdoor recreation — and they only work if the facilities behind them are safe, reliable and well maintained. That is where this role sits: keeping the buildings, utilities and infrastructure of the Kananaskis East parks in good order, so visitors can enjoy them and staff can work safely.

What this role involves

What would I actually do each week? You provide leadership and technical oversight for maintenance operations across multiple park sites. That means coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, facility servicing, inspections and repairs, and making sure park facilities, infrastructure, equipment and assets stay safe and reliable.

What systems would I be responsible for? Building and utility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water, wastewater, filtration and life-safety systems — troubleshooting them, coordinating repairs, and carrying out maintenance where needed.

Would I manage people and contractors? Yes, both. You lead maintenance staff by setting priorities, developing work plans, assigning and scheduling work, and supporting recruitment, orientation and training. You also manage contractors and service contracts — monitoring delivery, addressing non-compliance, creating scopes of work, and completing RFQ and RFP processes under current procurement standards.

Is there budget and project work too? Yes. You coordinate budgets and procurement by monitoring spending, flagging budget pressures, purchasing authorised supplies and services, and processing invoices. You also support lifecycle maintenance and projects by identifying repair and replacement needs and contributing to operational maintenance plans.

What about safety? Promoting a strong health and safety culture is part of the job: supporting hazard assessments and inspections, making sure orientation and task-specific training happens, documenting incidents, and reinforcing safe work practices. Where qualified, you may also operate light and heavy-duty equipment.

Required skills and qualifications

What education and experience do I need? A two-year technical diploma in a related field — such as building systems, facilities maintenance, mechanical, electrical or a related technical discipline — plus two years of related experience in facilities, infrastructure or maintenance operations. Equivalency applies: one year of directly related education counts for one year of experience, and vice versa.

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• A valid First Aid certificate
• WHMIS certification or training
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, policies and guidelines
• Knowledge and aptitude to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, blueprints and service manuals
• Ability and training in the operation of heavy equipment and various tools
• Knowledge of contracting processes and the ability to supervise contractors
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, applications and Microsoft Outlook tools, particularly Excel
• Strong organisational, time-management, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively

What would strengthen my application? Trade certification in a technical field such as Plumbing or HVAC, experience with emergency management processes, experience with Government of Alberta procurement and contracting, a valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement, or project management training.

Salary, benefits and contract

What does it pay? $2,776.41 to $3,636.19 bi-weekly, which the employer states as $72,464 to $94,904 per year. The role is permanent, full-time, at 40 hours per week, under the Technologies 4 classification.

What about benefits? The posting points applicants to Alberta Public Service benefit information, the Public Service Pension Plan, and professional learning and development resources. No specific benefit amounts are stated in the posting, so none are claimed here.

Work permit / visa note

The employer does not state anything about work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so nothing is claimed here. If you need work authorisation for Canada, check your own eligibility before applying — JobsRivo does not promise sponsorship for this role. The posting does note that applicants who completed post-secondary studies outside Canada are recommended to obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or another recognised credential evaluator, and to include the assessment certificate with their application.

Who this role may suit

Who is this a good fit for? A facilities or maintenance technician with a technical diploma and a couple of years of hands-on experience who is ready to step into a supervisory role — someone who enjoys both the tools and the team side of the work. It suits a person who likes variety: one day a boiler fault, the next a contractor meeting, the next a budget review. If you already hold a trade ticket in plumbing or HVAC, or you have supervised contractors before, you will be a strong candidate.

How to apply officially

How do I apply? Candidates must apply online through the official Government of Alberta job posting for this exact role (Requisition 88542). Applications close on 20 November 2026.

What should my application include? Include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. In your resume, include date ranges (month and year) for all education and work experience, and say whether each role was casual, part-time or full-time — the employer states it cannot assess resumes without this information.

Anything else to know? Any costs for obtaining required documents or checks, and any interview travel expenses, are the candidate’s responsibility. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents from the province they currently live in. If you need further information or an accommodation during recruitment, the posting lists Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca as the contact.

Apply here: https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job/Calgary-Kananaskis-East-Maintenance-Supervisor/607558217/

Required documents

• Resume with month-and-year date ranges for all education and work experience, and full-time/part-time/casual status for each role
• Cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience
• Credential evaluation certificate (recommended for applicants with post-secondary studies from outside Canada)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job based? The posting lists Calgary as the location, and the role covers maintenance across the Kananaskis East park sites.

When does it close? 20 November 2026. This competition may also be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

Do I need a trade ticket? No — the minimum requirement is a two-year technical diploma plus two years of related experience (or equivalent). A trade certification in plumbing or HVAC is an asset, not a requirement.

Can I apply from outside Alberta? Yes, the competition is open, and out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents from their home province. Document and interview travel costs are the candidate’s responsibility.

Relevant internal links

• Construction Technologist — Government of Alberta, Peace River: https://jobsrivo.com/job/government-of-alberta-construction-technologist-peace-river-canada/
• Apprenticeship Delivery Services (ADS) Advisor — Government of Alberta, Fort McMurray: https://jobsrivo.com/job/government-of-alberta-apprenticeship-delivery-services-advisor-fort-mcmurray-canada/
• Transition to Adulthood Practitioner (TAP) — Government of Alberta, Red Deer: https://jobsrivo.com/job/government-of-alberta-transition-to-adulthood-practitioner-red-deer-canada/

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