If you’ve always dreamed of escaping to Alberta’s beautiful national parks, you’re in luck because Parks Canada is currently hiring for many positions in the province and you don’t even need a degree to apply.
You can improve from your office jobs by working in some of the most hidden locations in the Rockies, ensuring guests can visit safely and preserve the stunning scenery.
You will also have some of Alberta’s most impressive mountains and lakes on your doorstep. If that sounds appealing, you should apply.
cashier
Salary: $23.20 to $25.21 per hour
Location: Banff National Park
Who should apply: Someone who would love to spend their days surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. They would work at Banff’s famous Hot Springs greeting guests and helping with the upkeep of the facilities.
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Lifeguard
Salary: $27.22 to $29.57 per hour
Location: Jasper National Park
Who should apply: Someone with current lifeguard and first aid training. You work in the breathtaking and remote hot springs of Miette and make sure that the guests follow the safety rules.
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Visitor Services Agent
Salary: $24.39 to $26.51 per hour
Location: Waterton Lakes National Park
Who should apply: If you love teaching people about Alberta’s beautiful national parks, this could be the role for you. They help guests at campsites and give them information about outdoor activities, hiking trails and park rules.
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snow plow driver
Salary: $24.98 to $28.06 per year
Location: Lake Louise-Yoho and Banff-Kootenay areas.
Who should apply: Anyone with a Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license. You will help clear roads in Alberta’s national parks to keep the highways safe and ensure traveling vehicles can get around during the winter months.
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Maintenance workers – trail crew
Salary: $24.26 to $26.37 per hour
Location: Jasper National Park
Who Should Apply: If you are passionate about preserving hundreds of beautiful hiking trails, then you should apply. They will work in very remote areas to maintain trails for public use. You also need to be handy with a chainsaw.
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Trainee for mountain rescue visitor safety
Salary: $57,924 to $70,474 per year
Location: Jasper National Park
Who should apply: Someone who is adventurous and has a good understanding of wilderness safety. You will work as part of a team on search and rescue, rapid water and avalanche operations, and train park staff to ensure the safety of visitors at the parks.
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