Employment Opportunity
Parks Operator II, Permanent Full-Time
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta (no remote option)
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Purpose of the position
This position plays an integral role in the beautification and enhancement within the county, including (but not limited to):
- Performs maintenance and repair on County lands, beaches/waterfronts, boat launches, trails,
- sports fields, parks and playgrounds, outdoor skating rinks, and cemeteries.
- Assists qualified trades personnel in projects with greater scope (i.e. Carpenters).
- Operates various types of equipment (i.e. Mowers, Skid steer) for turf management, boat
- launch installs, Outdoor rink ice installation/maintenance, etc.
- Performs pre-post inspections and maintenance on all fleet (i.e. washing vehicles/equipment).
- Assists with social events/meeting by lifting and moving tables, setting up tents, equipment,
- and other logistics.
- Completes opening and closing/securing asset procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
- Travel required to County facilities
- Outdoors exposed to seasonal elements year round
Want to be a part of our County team?
To Be Successful In This Position, You Will
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- 2 to 4 years related work experience .
- AARFP Parks & Sports Field training is an asset or be will to obtain
- First Aid is an asset.
- Chainsaw operation ticket is an asset.
- Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting abilities.
- Experience working with hand tools and operating small equipment.
- Well-developed in public relations skills.
- Physical ability to perform daily labour tasks and life up to 50 lbs
- Hold Class 5 license
If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application! Submit your cover letter quoting competition #24-POS-25 Parks Operator III and resume directly through the online competition.
For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/ qualifications, please refer to the
attached job description (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process)
Position Details
- Permanent full-time position
- Salary range: $60,632.00 to $84,635.20 annually ($29.15 to $40.69 hourly)
- 2080 Hours Annually: 40 hour work week. Includes days, evenings, and weekends on a rotational basis.
- Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Sunlife Extended Health and Dental, Disability, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, of which the County pays 100% of the premiums.
- Participation in our Local Authorities Pension Plan
- 15 vacation days accrued biweekly
- 12 personal health leave days prorated based on your start date
- Life insurance, general illness, long term disability
- Training and development opportunities
- All Access Pass to Bold Centre Multiplex
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
Competition Number: 80-POP-26
Closing Date: October 21, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m.
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
