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Hidden Valley is the small ski area inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Elkwater, run by Alberta Parks. Its winter park caretaker keeps the lodge and rental building clean and helps visitors; the job is mainly indoors.
Hiring nowTaking applications
A current notice names this place and says how to apply.
What we found: Government of Alberta posting 604462417 (requisition 86042) dated 15 Aug 2026, 'open until suitable candidates are selected': seasonal park caretaker at Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, 25 Nov 2026-28 Mar 2027, $26.50-$28.66/h plus 11.6% in lieu of benefits. Duties are mainly indoor cleaning of the lodge and rental building. Low-cost rentals in Elkwater; no staff housing stated. The ski hill itself has no camping (the containing park does).
Staffing evidence: A current notice names this place. Checked October 9, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Elkwater, Cypress Hills
- Property type
- Visitor facility, Public park
- Operator or employer
- Government of Alberta (Alberta Forestry and Parks)
- Roles
- Park caretaker (custodial, ski lodge)
- Hiring status
- Current notice found
- Visitor camping
- No
- Staff accommodation
- No staff housing stated; low-cost rentals available in Elkwater
- Last checked
- 2026-10-09
Work
Working there
Government of Alberta posting 604462417 (requisition 86042) dated 15 Aug 2026, 'open until suitable candidates are selected': seasonal park caretaker at Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, 25 Nov 2026-28 Mar 2027, $26.50-$28.66/h plus 11.6% in lieu of benefits. Duties are mainly indoor cleaning of the lodge and rental building. Low-cost rentals in Elkwater; no staff housing stated. The ski hill itself has no camping (the containing park does). 1
Who owns, runs and hires
- Operator: Government of Alberta (Alberta Forestry and Parks) 1
- Hirer: Government of Alberta 1
Roles with evidence
- Park caretaker (custodial, ski lodge) (advertised as "Park Caretaker (Caretaking Services 1)"): A current notice names this place 1
Current openings
Park Caretaker
- Arrangement
- Paid job
- Employer
- Government of Alberta (Alberta Parks)
- Status
- Taking applications
- Season
- 25 Nov 2026 - 28 Mar 2027
- Apply by
- Open until suitable candidates are selected
- Pay
- $26.50-$28.66/hour + 11.6% in lieu of benefits/vacation; weekend/evening premiums
- Hours
- 36.25 h/week; evenings, weekends, holidays
- Solo or couple
- One person
Living here
Staff accommodation terms by role
| Applies to | Accommodation | Own RV needed | Terms and utilities | Pets and family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Caretaker, 25 Nov 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 | No staff housing stated; low-cost rentals available in Elkwater | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed 1 |
Staff terms come from the employer's own notices. Visitor facilities are not staff benefits.
Sources
Still to confirm
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Park Caretaker - Cypress Hills, Hidden Valley (604462417), Government of Alberta job postings. Checked October 9, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 9, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.