Grounds and Irrigation Supervisor
Government of Alberta
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Edmonton, AB
Contract type: Full time
Job Information
Job Title: Grounds and Irrigation Supervisor
Job Requisition ID: 76086
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2025
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 3
Salary: $ 2,094.5 to $2,566.56 bi-weekly ($54,666 to $66,987/year)
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 .
Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca .
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, this position will assist with daily operations to maintain various labour, trades and contracted activities related to the Legislature Grounds. This role is identified as a working supervisor with approximately 50% of the job working outside and 50% administrative. This position will be responsible for assigning and monitoring the work of in-house employees, wage staff and summer students. This position will administer, coordinate and monitor contract specifications and various activities of contractors providing services to the site.
This position will also coordinate and participate in work with in-house trades including grounds plumbing and irrigation. Through positive and effective communication, the incumbent will assist and provide supervision and facilitation services for special events, while ensuring staff, clients and visitors are provided an attractive clean and safe environment.
Key responsibilities for the Grounds Supervisor include but are not limited to:
The Successful Candidate Will Have
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 .
Systems Thinking: Observes and understands larger impact of role
Creative Problem Solving: Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions
Agility: Understands need for change and manages own emotions
Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them
Qualifications
Required:
This position is a Permanent, Full Time role with the standard weekly work hours of 40, Monday to Friday (7 am – 3:30pm).
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Any costs associated with obtaining the 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.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit 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 Statement
This 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 require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Donna M. Lee at [email protected] .
Job Title: Grounds and Irrigation Supervisor
Job Requisition ID: 76086
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2025
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 3
Salary: $ 2,094.5 to $2,566.56 bi-weekly ($54,666 to $66,987/year)
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 .
Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca .
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, this position will assist with daily operations to maintain various labour, trades and contracted activities related to the Legislature Grounds. This role is identified as a working supervisor with approximately 50% of the job working outside and 50% administrative. This position will be responsible for assigning and monitoring the work of in-house employees, wage staff and summer students. This position will administer, coordinate and monitor contract specifications and various activities of contractors providing services to the site.
This position will also coordinate and participate in work with in-house trades including grounds plumbing and irrigation. Through positive and effective communication, the incumbent will assist and provide supervision and facilitation services for special events, while ensuring staff, clients and visitors are provided an attractive clean and safe environment.
Key responsibilities for the Grounds Supervisor include but are not limited to:
- Directing, supervising and communicating with full time, wage, and summer student staff regarding daily and weekly activities.
- Ensuring all OH&S regulations and policies are being adhered to by staff and provide guidance to ensure staff safe work practices.
- Assisting with event report preparation, special event set ups, strikes, flag raisings, vehicle and equipment maintenance schedules and various grounds maintenance issues during the week and weekends.
- Providing assistance in maintaining the attractive appearance of the site, working within the parameters of the grounds maintenance program and budget, as directed by the Facilities Manager and Facilities Coordinator.
- Troubleshooting irrigation issues and completing minor irrigation repairs.
- Coordinating and participating in tasks involved with the set up of seasonal festive displays and maintenance of the skating rink.
- Assisting with preparing job descriptions, job orientation/training, performance evaluations and verifying timesheets for GOA and agency personnel.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Good supervisory, organizational, communication, analytical, planning and writing skills.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
- Good understanding and knowledge of the applicable OH&S regulations and policies.
- WHMIS training and First Aid training
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 .
Systems Thinking: Observes and understands larger impact of role
Creative Problem Solving: Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions
Agility: Understands need for change and manages own emotions
Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them
Qualifications
Required:
- Some high school education, related training PLUS 2 years related experience.
- Physically able to perform the manual duties found in the position assignment.
- 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
- Trades journeyman certification, broad landscape, hardscape, trade and building maintenance knowledge gained through years of experience.
- Ability to accurately estimate the resources necessary to complete a maintenance project where unskilled or semi-skilled labour.
- Previous agriculture experience.
- Plumbing, irrigation and turf maintenance experience.
- Proficient with powered mobile and non-mobile equipment such as: UTVs (both with and without hydraulic attachments), tool cat, electric pallet jack, power sweeper, backpack blower, skid steer, and aerial work platform.
This position is a Permanent, Full Time role with the standard weekly work hours of 40, Monday to Friday (7 am – 3:30pm).
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Any costs associated with obtaining the 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.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx .
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits .
- Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive .
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca .
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit 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 Statement
This 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 require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Donna M. Lee at [email protected] .
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