Maintenance Assistant - THCR

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood. 

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities. 

We’re looking for a… 

Maintenance Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing routine maintenance on buildings, equipment, and the grounds.

WORK LOCATION

This role will be based onsite at the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch in Kananakis, AB. 

CONTRACT LENGTH 

April 30, 2026 – October 16, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain grounds, facilities and equipment ensuring they are ready for use


• Safely operate equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, tractors, electric clippers, weed trimmers and other equipment as instructed


• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, facilities, equipment, and machinery as directed


• Support construction or renovation projects as directed


• Ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times, including safe operation of equipment and proper handling of chemicals


• Identify, address and/or report hazards to the Property Manager


• Report on the status of projects and repairs


• Find opportunities to positively interact with our campers and guests


• Contribute to a supportive and positive work environment by modelling inclusivity, dependability, and team cohesiveness


• Work cross-functionally where required

Tasks are representative, but not all inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in property, facility, or equipment maintenance


• Experience operating maintenance equipment and tools


• Clear criminal background check and/or vulnerable sector search, if applicable


• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract


• Able to lift, push and pull up to 40 lbs


• Ability to be insured on the Foundation’s auto insurance policy


• Legally eligible to work in Canada

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract


• Bonus when you refer employees


• Contract completion bonus


• Bonus for staff working on our French-speaking site


• Have a positive impact on the lives of young people


• Opportunity to build lasting friendships with other staff 


• This position offers a base pay of $20.02/hour.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION 

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. 

If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. 

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are grateful to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory and ancestral hunting grounds of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut'ina and Stoney Nakoda Nations, and are governed by Treaty 7.  We would also like to acknowledge those of us who came here involuntarily, particularly as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Let’s now take a moment to reflect on the stories and lives that have been, are, and will be part of this land. 

Please note: Our hiring process does not use AI at any stage to screen, assess, or select candidates.