Job InformationJob Title: Ticket Sales/AdminJob Requisition ID: 71084Ministry: Forestry and Parks Location: Cypress Hills – Hidden Valley Ski Hill Full or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 40 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: Wage Seasonal PositionsScope: Open Competition Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates selectedClassification: Administrative Support 2 (based on 40 hours per week)Salary: $19.94 to $24.26 per hourWage Benefits:In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% in lieu of benefits and vacation leave:• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays. • 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays• $2.75 per hour for evenings
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
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: https://albertaparks.ca/
Hidden Valley Ski Resort is located in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, (also known as Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park). The Park spans the Southeast corner of Alberta and the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The unique landscape of the area contrasts the surrounding prairie landscapes, making it an exciting destination for winter recreation opportunities.
The Ski Resort is located on the Alberta side of the park, 10 minutes from the town site of Elkwater, AB and 40 min from Medicine Hat, AB. For more information about Hidden Valley Ski Resort, visit https://albertaparks.ca/hiddenvalley.Role Responsibilities
Information Officers / Ticket Sales Admin staff work as part of a team to provide ski hill guests with a positive, effective and efficient interaction and experience.
Information Officer duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting with guest inquiries, bookings, sales and cash handling.• General daily administration/reception duties for all departments.• Operate cash register and point-of-sales system.• Respond to and resolve customer complaints.• This position primarily works indoors. • Assisting with other departmental duties as operationally required.Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors 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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.How Competencies will apply to this role:Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Systems Thinking: Understands how the work done is part of a larger integrated environment. Looks beyond own area and considers how own work impacts the work and success of others.
Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Develop Self and Others: A commitment to learning and the desire to invest in the development of the capability of yourself and others.Qualifications
Required: • High School diploma. • Equivalencies will be considered based on one year of experience for one year ofeducation.• Recognized current Standard First Aid Certificate.• Current CPR Level "C" Certificate / AED
Additional Assets to be successful in the role:• Point-of sales and customer service experience. • Excellent customer service skills and computer literacy.• Knowledge of park facilities/services, especially Hidden Valley Ski Resort.Working across departments may be required to fulfil operation needs.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes
Terms of employment:
• Shifts are 8 hours a day, up to 40 hours a week.• Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays, varying start dates from December 2025, until April 2026, pending end of ski season and operational needs. • Multiple positions are available.• Various low-cost accommodations are available for rent in Elkwater.• There is no public transportation to the Ski Resort, you must have reliable transportation to and from work. The Ski Resort is located about 10 minutes from Elkwater and about 40 minutes from Medicine Hat.
Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Instructions for your Resume:For Employment Experience:Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)For any Post-Secondary Education:Please specify your major and length of programPlease specify the year you graduatedE.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx • Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Resources for applicants:• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/How To ApplyClick on the “Apply Now” button.
Applicants 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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before and Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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.
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 Alba Ngjelo at Alba.Ngjelo@gov.ab.ca.
